US Bridges

SR 3 over CSX RR

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 00.30 N US 50 · Structure no. 001990

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,050
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over CSX RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over CSX RR in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 29,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,580 by 2033. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.30 N US 50
RouteState Highway 3
CountyJennings County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00688, -85.63054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,050 (2013)
Projected traffic34,580 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 3 over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 29,050 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over CSX RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.