3rd ST over Alexandria Creek
FairMadison County, Indiana · 00.20 W Harrison ST · Structure no. 4800176
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 319
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd ST over Alexandria Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 3rd ST over Alexandria Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 319 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 452 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd ST over Alexandria Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd ST over Alexandria 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 3rd ST over Alexandria Creek carry?
About 319 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 3rd ST over Alexandria Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd ST over Alexandria Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.