SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow
GoodSullivan County, Indiana · 04.33 W SR 159 · Structure no. 017800
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,399
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,399 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,962 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Overflow built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow carry?
About 5,399 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 48 over Busseron Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.