US Bridges

SR 46 over Killion Ditch

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 04.03 E SR 59 · Structure no. 017041

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,416
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Killion Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 46 over Killion Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,448 by 2037. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesKillion Ditch
Location04.03 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 46
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38603, -87.03538
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,416 (2017)
Projected traffic3,448 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 46 over Killion Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Killion Ditch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Killion Ditch carry?

About 3,416 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Killion Ditch?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Killion Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.