US Bridges

SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 03.74 S SR 205 · Structure no. 001320

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,815
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 6,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2037. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 NB
CrossesWillow Creek Branch
Location03.74 S SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24363, -85.16716
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,815 (2021)
Projected traffic8,990 by 2037
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 NB over Willow Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch carry?

About 6,815 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 NB over Willow Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.