US Bridges

SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek

Fair

Jennings County, Indiana · 07.13 N SR 7 · Structure no. 000780

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,650
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 90 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,429 by 2035. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesWyaloosing Creek
Location07.13 N SR 7
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11689, -85.64017
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2014)
Projected traffic3,429 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 Wyaloosing Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3 over Wyaloosing 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Wyaloosing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.