US Bridges

SR 3 SB over Willow Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 04.19 S SR 205 · Structure no. 001310

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 SB over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 SB over Willow Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 7,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,395 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 SB
CrossesWillow Creek
Location04.19 S SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23718, -85.1673
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,596 (2021)
Projected traffic8,395 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 SB over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 3 SB over Willow Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 SB over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 SB over Willow Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 SB over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.