US Bridges

SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.16 S US 6 · Structure no. 001370

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,119
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,720 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 185 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBixler Lake Ditch
Location00.16 S US 6
RouteState Highway 3
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.45059, -85.28282
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width185 ft (56.3 m)
Roadway width185 ft (56.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,119 (2021)
Projected traffic14,720 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Bixler Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch 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 over Bixler Lake Ditch carry?

About 11,119 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 185 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Bixler Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.