US Bridges

SR 3 over Prairie Creek

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 02.46 N SR 18 · Structure no. 001231

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 3 over Prairie Creek in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,092 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,606 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location02.46 N SR 18
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58823, -85.37174
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,092 (2023)
Projected traffic3,606 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Prairie Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.