US Bridges

Old SR 3 over Black Creek

Fair

Noble County, Indiana · 00.16 S of CR 500 S · Structure no. 5700078

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 3 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 3 over Black Creek in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,190 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 3
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.16 S of CR 500 S
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27631, -85.19397
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2021)
Projected traffic5,190 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old SR 3 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 3 over Black Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 3 over Black Creek carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 3 over Black Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 3 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.