46th ST over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.25 W of Sherman DR · Structure no. 4900157
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 487 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,311
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
46th ST over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 46th ST over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 68 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 13,311 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,780 by 2039. The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 46th ST over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is 46th ST over Fall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 46th ST over Fall Creek carry?
About 13,311 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 46th ST over Fall Creek?
The structure is 487 ft (148.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns 46th ST over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.