SR 46 over I-74
GoodDearborn County, Indiana · 00.74 W SR 1 · Structure no. 017470
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,674
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over I-74 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over I-74 in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 4,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,917 by 2031. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over I-74 built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 46 over I-74 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 I-74 carry?
About 4,674 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over I-74?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over I-74?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.