US Bridges

US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run

Good

Knox County, Ohio · 1.4 M W of JCT SR 229 · Structure no. 4201353

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,790
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run in Knox County, Ohio. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 76 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 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,813 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 36 & SR 3
CrossesUS36 over Dry Run
Location1.4 M W of JCT SR 229
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37424, -82.50851
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2015)
Projected traffic10,813 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 US36 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 & SR 3 over US36 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.