US Bridges

SR 3 over Harrigan Branch

Fair

Rush County, Indiana · 03.54 S US 52 · Structure no. 000840

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,597
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Harrigan Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Harrigan Branch in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 5,597 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesHarrigan Branch
Location03.54 S US 52
RouteState Highway 3
CountyRush County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55605, -85.46123
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,597 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Harrigan Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Harrigan Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Harrigan Branch carry?

About 5,597 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Harrigan Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Harrigan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.