US Bridges

SR 3 over Wilson Run

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 7.14 MI N of I71 · Structure no. 2500213

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,046
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Wilson Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Wilson Run in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 17,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,660 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesWilson Run
Location7.14 MI N of I71
RouteState Highway 3
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.08175, -82.92848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,046 (2015)
Projected traffic23,660 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Wilson Run 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 Wilson Run carry?

About 17,046 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Wilson Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Wilson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.