US Bridges

SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 6.5MI S of JCT SR 136 · Structure no. 0100641

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 41
CrossesBig Three Mile Creek
Location6.5MI S of JCT SR 136
RouteState Highway 41
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.68409, -83.69077
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2015)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 41 over Big Three Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 41 over Big Three Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 41 over Big Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.