US Bridges

SR 46 over Logan Creek

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 02.35 E SR 1 · Structure no. 017511

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Logan Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 46 over Logan Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,440 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesLogan Creek
Location02.35 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 46
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27968, -84.9184
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2021)
Projected traffic2,440 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Logan Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Logan Creek 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 Logan Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Logan Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Logan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.