US Bridges

SR 3 over Pine Run

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .9 MI S of SR97 · Structure no. 0300039

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,533
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Pine Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Pine Run in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 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 3,533 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,904 by 2035. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesPine Run
Location.9 MI S of SR97
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates40.59542, -82.26569
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,533 (2015)
Projected traffic4,904 by 2035
Trucks13%
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 Pine Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Pine Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Pine Run carry?

About 3,533 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Pine Run?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.