US Bridges

SR 3 over Sand Creek

Good

Jennings County, Indiana · 04.56 N SR 7 · Structure no. 080017

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 3 over Sand Creek in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,303 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesSand Creek
Location04.56 N SR 7
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08026, -85.64288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic6,303 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Sand Creek 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 Sand Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.