US Bridges

SR 45 over Br Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 03.62 S SR 37 · Structure no. 016840

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,548
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Br Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 45 over Br Indian Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 16,548 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,230 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBr Indian Creek
Location03.62 S SR 37
RouteState Highway 45
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1152, -86.6264
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,548 (2004)
Projected traffic23,230 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 45 over Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Br Indian Creek carry?

About 16,548 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.