US Bridges

SR 3 SB over NS RR

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.53 S US 6 · Structure no. 001360

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,896
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 SB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 SB over NS RR in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 5,896 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,743 by 2037. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3 SB
CrossesNS RR
Location00.53 S US 6
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44485, -85.28424
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,896 (2019)
Projected traffic6,743 by 2037
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 NS RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

About 5,896 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 SB over NS RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 SB over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.