US Bridges

County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Ohio · 2 MI East JCT SR 555 · Structure no. 8430071

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
611
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 611 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 848 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesW Br L Hocking * Merril
Location2 MI East JCT SR 555
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33274, -81.72344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic611 (2015)
Projected traffic848 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril 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 County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril carry?

About 611 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over W Br L Hocking * Merril?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.