US Bridges

SR 3 NB over NS RR

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.53 S US 6 · Structure no. 001359

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,938
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 NB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 NB over NS RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,722 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 NB
CrossesNS RR
Location00.53 S US 6
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44482, -85.28394
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,938 (2019)
Projected traffic7,722 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 NB over NS RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 NB over NS 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 NB over NS RR carry?

About 5,938 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 NB over NS RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 NB over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.