US Bridges

SR 3 NB over Black Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 01.53 S SR 205 · Structure no. 001342

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,683
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 NB over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over Black Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6,683 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 NB
CrossesBlack Creek
Location01.53 S SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27431, -85.18298
Functional classRural 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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,683 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 NB over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 NB over Black Creek carry?

About 6,683 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 NB over Black Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 NB over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.