US Bridges

SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 02.19 S US 36 · Structure no. 000920

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 64 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 7,095 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 NB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location02.19 S US 36
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97331, -85.38489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,095 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR 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 NB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 7,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 NB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.