US Bridges

SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.00 N I-69 · Structure no. 001290

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 24,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,135 by 2035. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 SB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.00 N I-69
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12933, -85.15834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,225 (2021)
Projected traffic30,135 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 24,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 SB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.