SR 3 over Prairie Creek
PoorBlackford County, Indiana · 00.02 N SR 18 · Structure no. 001220
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,249
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Prairie Creek in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 93 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,249 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,929 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SR 3 over Prairie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 2,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.