SR 3 over Mississinewa River
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 04.37 N US 35 · Structure no. 001190
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 389 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Mississinewa River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 88 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 5,113 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 3 over Mississinewa River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Mississinewa River carry?
About 5,113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 389 ft (118.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.