US Bridges

SR 46 over Eel River

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 04.84 E SR 59 · Structure no. 017051

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,240
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 46 over Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,240 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2044. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesEel River
Location04.84 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 46
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38404, -87.02087
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length437 ft (133.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,240 (2017)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Eel River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Eel River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Eel River carry?

About 3,240 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Eel River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.