US Bridges

SR 3 over Hubbard Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 2.37 Miles N of Wayne CO · Structure no. 5200067

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,085
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Hubbard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Hubbard Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,085 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,058 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesHubbard Creek
Location2.37 Miles N of Wayne CO
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01049, -81.86217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,085 (2015)
Projected traffic7,058 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Hubbard Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Hubbard 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Hubbard Creek carry?

About 5,085 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Hubbard Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Hubbard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.