US Bridges

SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 1.50 E I-65 · Structure no. 010334

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,903
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,903 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,299 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 WB
CrossesSR 11 L&i RR
Location1.50 E I-65
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19652, -85.93104
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,903 (2017)
Projected traffic15,299 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR carry?

About 13,903 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 WB over SR 11 L&i RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.