US Bridges

SR 3 over New Branch

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 01.51 S SR 7 · Structure no. 000760

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,827
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over New Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over New Branch in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 92 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 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,957 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesNew Branch
Location01.51 S SR 7
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9595, -85.60101
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2004)
Projected traffic3,957 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over New Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SR 3 over New Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over New Branch carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over New Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over New Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.