SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 01.67 E US 41 · Structure no. 030300
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,556
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 89 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 1,556 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 246 over W Fork 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek carry?
About 1,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 246 over W Fork Busseron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.