US Bridges

SR 3 over Plum Creek

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · Under Int SR3 & IR71 · Structure no. 5200245

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,437
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Plum Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,437 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,651 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesPlum Creek
LocationUnder Int SR3 & IR71
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates41.19372, -81.79091
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,437 (2015)
Projected traffic18,651 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Plum 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Plum Creek carry?

About 13,437 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.