US Bridges

SR 45 over Cascade Park Road

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 01.09 N SR 46 · Structure no. 017172

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,200
1997 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Cascade Park Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 45 over Cascade Park Road in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,637 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesCascade Park Road
Location01.09 N SR 46
RouteState Highway 45
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.18634, -86.53508
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (31.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (1997)
Projected traffic29,637 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 45 over Cascade Park Road built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Cascade Park Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Cascade Park Road carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Cascade Park Road?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Cascade Park Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.