US Bridges

US 36 & SR 3 over Tributary of Dry Creek

Fair

Knox County, Ohio · 3.8 M E of JCT SR 657 · Structure no. 4201132

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 & SR 3 over Tributary of Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 36 & SR 3 over Tributary of Dry Creek in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 36 & SR 3
CrossesTributary of Dry Creek
Location3.8 M E of JCT SR 657
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35062, -82.61859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Tributary of Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 & SR 3 over Tributary 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 Tributary 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 Tributary of Dry Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.