US Bridges

SR 46 over In South RR White Riv

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.58 E US 231 · Structure no. 015955

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,031 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over In South RR White Riv is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 46 over In South RR White Riv in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 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 13,570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,320 by 2035. The structure is 1,031 ft (314.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesIn South RR White Riv
Location00.58 E US 231
RouteState Highway 46
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28812, -86.74516
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,031 ft (314.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,570 (2015)
Projected traffic15,320 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 In South RR White Riv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 46 over In South RR White Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over In South RR White Riv carry?

About 13,570 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over In South RR White Riv?

The structure is 1,031 ft (314.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over In South RR White Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.