SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.)
GoodHuntington County, Indiana · 00.39 S of SR 116 · Structure no. 001260
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 517 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,930
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.) in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,930 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2035. The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.) built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.) 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.) carry?
About 3,930 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.)?
The structure is 517 ft (157.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Wabash River (new Chan.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.