US Bridges

SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 02.60 S SR 32 · Structure no. 000960

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,552
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 52 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 4,552 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 NB
CrossesUS 35 Nb/E 29th ST
Location02.60 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16027, -85.35324
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,552 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST carry?

About 4,552 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 NB over US 35 Nb/E 29th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.