US Bridges

SR 3 over Big Blue River

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 00.49 N SR 38 · Structure no. 000910

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Big Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 9,995 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBig Blue River
Location00.49 N SR 38
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93802, -85.38415
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Big Blue River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 3 over Big Blue 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 Big Blue River carry?

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

How long is SR 3 over Big Blue River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Big Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.