US Bridges

SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2.21 Miles N of Wayne CO · Structure no. 5200024

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,798
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 91 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 4,798 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesChippewa Ditch
Location2.21 Miles N of Wayne CO
RouteState Highway 3
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01011, -81.86487
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,798 (2015)
Projected traffic6,660 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Chippewa Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch carry?

About 4,798 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Chippewa Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.