US Bridges

Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 0.24 Mi. West of Rd. 8 · Structure no. 3532062

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 57 years old, older 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Rd. U3
CrossesDitch 843 Dry Creek
Location0.24 Mi. West of Rd. 8
RouteCounty Highway 0U3
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.465, -84.02306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Rd. U3 over Ditch 843 Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.