US Bridges

SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek

Fair

Brown County, Indiana · 00.73 S SR 135 · Structure no. 016920

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 51 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 5 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,060 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBeanblossom Creek
Location00.73 S SR 135
RouteState Highway 45
CountyBrown County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26847, -86.26275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,420 (2004)
Projected traffic4,060 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 2,420 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Beanblossom Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.