US Bridges

SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.30 E SR 59 · Structure no. 030350

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 246
CrossesBranch Conneley Ditch
Location00.30 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 246
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.281, -87.10725
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2021)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 246 over Branch Conneley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 246 over Branch Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.