SR 246 over Eel River
GoodClay County, Indiana · 03.00 E SR 159 · Structure no. 030320
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 410 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 779
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 246 over Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,869 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 246 over Eel River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR 246 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 246 over Eel River carry?
About 779 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over Eel River?
The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over Eel River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.