US Bridges

SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek

Fair

Decatur County, Indiana · 09.96 S SR 46 · Structure no. 000790

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,192
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek in Decatur County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 90 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 5 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 3,192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2031. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesWyaloosing Creek
Location09.96 S SR 46
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDecatur County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16998, -85.59073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2004)
Projected traffic4,452 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Wyaloosing Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek carry?

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.