SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek
FairBrown County, Indiana · 01.24 E SR 135 · Structure no. 017280
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,520
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 10,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,650 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 46 over North Fork Salt 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 10,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over North Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.