US Bridges

SR 46 EB over East Fork White River

Fair

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 11 · Structure no. 010335

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
472 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,002
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 EB over East Fork White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stayed girder carrying SR 46 EB over East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,002 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,784 by 2033. The structure is 472 ft (143.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46 EB
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location00.12 E SR 11
RouteState Highway 46
CountyBartholomew County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1984, -85.92504
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.8 m)
Longest span466 ft (142 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,002 (2004)
Projected traffic31,784 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 EB over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 EB over East Fork White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 EB over East Fork White River carry?

About 22,002 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 EB over East Fork White River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.8 m) long with a longest span of 466 ft (142 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 EB over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.