US Bridges

SR 3 over Ireland Creek

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 8 M S of JCT SR 205 · Structure no. 4200314

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,093
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Ireland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Ireland Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,093 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesIreland Creek
Location8 M S of JCT SR 205
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51599, -82.32545
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,093 (2018)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Ireland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Ireland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Ireland Creek carry?

About 3,093 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Ireland Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Ireland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.