US Bridges

US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 2.5 M E of JCT SR 657 · Structure no. 4201116

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 5 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 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,813 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 36 & SR 3
CrossesTribtr of Dry Creek
Location2.5 M E of JCT SR 657
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.34264, -82.64015
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2015)
Projected traffic10,813 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 & SR 3 over Tribtr of Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.