US Bridges

SR 3 SB over CSX RR

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.60 S SR 8 · Structure no. 001347

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 SB over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 SB over CSX RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7,012 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 SB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.60 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35623, -85.22149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,012 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 SB over CSX RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 SB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.