US Bridges

SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 4.5 M S of JCT SR 205 · Structure no. 4200241

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,231
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,231 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,873 by 2038. 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
CrossesLittle Jelloway CR
Location4.5 M S of JCT SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
CountyKnox County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.4894, -82.35335
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,231 (2018)
Projected traffic5,873 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 Little Jelloway CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR carry?

About 4,231 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Little Jelloway CR?

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 Little Jelloway CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.