US Bridges

SR 3 over Plum Run

Good

Holmes County, Ohio · 2.98 MI S of SR 179 · Structure no. 3800075

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,639
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Plum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Plum Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,663 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesPlum Run
Location2.98 MI S of SR 179
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65001, -82.19884
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,639 (2015)
Projected traffic3,663 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Plum Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Plum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Plum Run carry?

About 2,639 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Plum Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Plum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.