US Bridges

SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .8 MI N of SR97 · Structure no. 0300098

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,856
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork is a concrete slab carrying SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork 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 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 5,856 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,128 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBranch of Black Fork
Location.8 MI N of SR97
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.61616, -82.2539
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,856 (2015)
Projected traffic8,128 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Branch of Black Fork built?

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

What condition is SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork 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 Branch of Black Fork carry?

About 5,856 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Branch of Black Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.