46th Street over Indian Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 W of German Church · Structure no. 4900169
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,760
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
46th Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 46th Street over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 5 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 2,760 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,101 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is 46th Street over Indian 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 46th Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 2,760 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 46th Street over Indian Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 46th Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.