SR 46 WB over East Fork White River
Bartholomew County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 46 WB over East Fork White River in Bartholomew County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17,525 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 139 of the 269 inventoried bridges in Bartholomew County rated good (51.7%); 10 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 899 ft |
| Location | 00.12 E SR 11 |
| NBI structure number | 010340 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bartholomew County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over SR 46 | 1996 | 47,435 | Fair |
| I-65 SB over Driftwood River | 1961 | 27,789 | Good |
| 17TH St over Haw Creek | 1968 | 27,600 | Good |
| I-65 NB over US 31 | 1961 | 25,632 | Fair |
| I-65 NB over Louisville & Indiana RR | 1968 | 25,460 | Fair |
| I-65 SB over US 31 | 1961 | 24,401 | Fair |
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