US Bridges

SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther

Fair

Ashland County, Ohio · .1 MI N of SR39 · Structure no. 0300179

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,856
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther in Ashland County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,856 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,128 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 & SR 60
CrossesOver Norfolk and Souther
Location.1 MI N of SR39
RouteState Highway 3
CountyAshland County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.63697, -82.23056
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther 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 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther carry?

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

How long is SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 & SR 60 over Over Norfolk and Souther?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.