US Bridges

SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch

Good

Rush County, Indiana · 01.15 N N JCT 52 / 44 · Structure no. 000844

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,271
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch in Rush County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 11,271 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,652 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3MAIN Street
CrossesHodges Branch
Location01.15 N N JCT 52 / 44
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.62456, -85.4448
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,271 (2022)
Projected traffic14,652 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch carry?

About 11,271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns SR 3MAIN Street over Hodges Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.