US Bridges

SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 01.82 Mi.S. of US-36 · Structure no. 2100045

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,608
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,608 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,112 by 2035. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-3
CrossesLittle Walnut Creek
Location01.82 Mi.S. of US-36
RouteState Highway 3
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22552, -82.88728
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,608 (2015)
Projected traffic16,112 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Little Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-3 over Little Walnut 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek carry?

About 11,608 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR-3 over Little Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.