SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.)
GoodHuntington County, Indiana · 00.07 S SR 116 · Structure no. 001270
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,122
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.) in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 70 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 4,122 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 (old Chan.) built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is SR 3 over Wabash River (old 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.) carry?
About 4,122 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.)?
The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Wabash River (old Chan.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.