SR 46 over Whitewater River
PoorPosted for loadDearborn County, Indiana · 00.44 W US 52 · Structure no. 017540
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 886 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,142
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Whitewater River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 46 over Whitewater River in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 4,142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,505 by 2033. The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 46 over Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Whitewater River carry?
About 4,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Whitewater River?
The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.