US Bridges

SR 3 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Scott County, Indiana · 00.22 S SR 56 · Structure no. 020300

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,137
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Abandoned RR in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 47 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 6,137 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,547 by 2030. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.22 S SR 56
RouteState Highway 3
CountyScott County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70347, -85.6571
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,137 (2004)
Projected traffic8,547 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 3 over Abandoned RR 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 Abandoned RR carry?

About 6,137 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.