US Bridges

SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 04.86 E SR 446 · Structure no. 017200

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,726
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,726 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,213 by 2033. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesBr N Fork Salt Creek
Location04.86 E SR 446
RouteState Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15356, -86.39366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,726 (2004)
Projected traffic12,213 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 8,726 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Br N Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.