SR 48 over Busseron Creek
FairSullivan County, Indiana · 04.47 E US 41 · Structure no. 017790
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,399
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Busseron Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 48 over Busseron Creek in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 93 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 5,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,962 by 2030. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 48 over Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 48 over Busseron 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Busseron Creek carry?
About 5,399 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Busseron Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.