US Bridges

SR 3 over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 7.82 MI N. of 71 · Structure no. 2500256

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,046
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Alum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7 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 148 ft (45 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesAlum Creek
Location7.82 MI N. of 71
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates40.0914, -82.9256
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 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 Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Alum 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 Alum Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 3 over Alum Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.