US Bridges

SR 3 over Pleasant Run

Good

Clark County, Indiana · 01.01 N SR 62 · Structure no. 000700

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,270
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Pleasant Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Pleasant Run in Clark County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 86 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 25,270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,110 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesPleasant Run
Location01.01 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 3
CountyClark County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.45156, -85.66932
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,270 (2019)
Projected traffic29,110 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 3 over Pleasant Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 25,270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.