SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek
GoodBrown County, Indiana · 07.00 W SR 135 · Structure no. 017220
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 207 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,397
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7,397 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,373 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek 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 over North Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 7,397 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.