US Bridges

SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR

Good

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.05 W US 52 · Structure no. 017550

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR is a steel culvert carrying SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 4,142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,483 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesIndiana & Ohio RR
Location00.05 W US 52
RouteState Highway 46
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28201, -84.86756
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,142 (2021)
Projected traffic4,483 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR 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 Indiana & Ohio RR carry?

About 4,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Indiana & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.