US Bridges

SR-161 over SR-3

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.15 MI W of SR 270 · Structure no. 2509105

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,957
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-161 over SR-3 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-161 over SR-3 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 27,957 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,804 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR-161
CrossesSR-3
Location1.15 MI W of SR 270
RouteState Highway 161
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07994, -82.92888
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,957 (2015)
Projected traffic38,804 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-161 over SR-3 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR-161 over SR-3 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR-161 over SR-3 carry?

About 27,957 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR-161 over SR-3?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SR-161 over SR-3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.