US Bridges

County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham

Good

Washington County, Ohio · 1.7 MI East of JCT SR339 · Structure no. 8430102

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,290
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham in Washington County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2037. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 3
CrossesPlum Run * Needham
Location1.7 MI East of JCT SR339
RouteCounty Highway C0003
CountyWashington County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33673, -81.63594
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2017)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Plum Run * Needham built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 3 over Plum Run * Needham?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.