US Bridges

SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 05.48 S SR 135 · Structure no. 016870

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2035. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location05.48 S SR 135
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26236, -86.33894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2015)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 45 over Beanblossom Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.