US Bridges

SR 46 WB over East Fork White River

Good

Bartholomew County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 11 · Structure no. 010340

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
17,525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 WB over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 WB over East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 76 years old, older 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 17,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,170 by 2031. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 46 WB
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location00.12 E SR 11
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20018, -85.92673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,525 (2021)
Projected traffic19,170 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible 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 WB over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 46 WB over East Fork White River 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 May 2024.

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

About 17,525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 WB over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.