SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek
GoodBrown County, Indiana · 03.51 E SR 135 · Structure no. 017300
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,485
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 8,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,847 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 46 over Gnaw Bone 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 Gnaw Bone Creek carry?
About 8,485 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Gnaw Bone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.