US Bridges

SR 3 over Bowery Brook

Good

Henry County, Indiana · 00.18 N SR 38 · Structure no. 000895

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Bowery Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Bowery Brook in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,995 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesBowery Brook
Location00.18 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93393, -85.38194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,995 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Bowery Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Bowery Brook 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Bowery Brook carry?

About 9,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Bowery Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Bowery Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.