US Bridges

US 36 over SR 3

Fair

Henry County, Indiana · 02.02 W SR 103 · Structure no. 011760

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,315
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over SR 3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 over SR 3 in Henry County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 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 5,315 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,824 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesSR 3
Location02.02 W SR 103
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00448, -85.37795
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,315 (2004)
Projected traffic8,824 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 36 over SR 3 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 36 over SR 3 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over SR 3 carry?

About 5,315 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over SR 3?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.