US Bridges

SR 3 over Strayers Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 04.41 N US 6 · Structure no. 001380

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Strayers Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Strayers Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,106 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesStrayers Ditch
Location04.41 N US 6
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51506, -85.27365
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,884 (2021)
Projected traffic9,106 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Strayers Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Strayers Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Strayers Ditch carry?

About 3,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Strayers Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Strayers Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.