Old SR 46 over SR 45
FairMonroe County, Indiana · 00.15 N SR 37 · Structure no. 017150
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,090
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 46 over SR 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 46 over SR 45 in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 7,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,615 by 2031. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 46 over SR 45 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is Old SR 46 over SR 45 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 Old SR 46 over SR 45 carry?
About 7,090 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 46 over SR 45?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 46 over SR 45?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.