US Bridges

SR 3 over Schenck Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 1.5 M N of JCT SR 768 · Structure no. 4200098

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,641
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Schenck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Schenck Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 6,641 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,218 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesSchenck Creek
Location1.5 M N of JCT SR 768
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.44469, -82.44261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,641 (2015)
Projected traffic9,218 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Schenck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 3 over Schenck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Schenck Creek carry?

About 6,641 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Schenck Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Schenck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.