US Bridges

SR 3 over Rock Creek

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.19 S SR 116 · Structure no. 001250

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Rock Creek in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,929 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesRock Creek
Location02.19 S SR 116
RouteState Highway 3
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79644, -85.35777
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2019)
Projected traffic3,929 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 3 over Rock Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Rock Creek carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.