US Bridges

SR 3 over Kiser Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 3.95MI N.Of Asd/Way Co. · Structure no. 8500088

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,630
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Kiser Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 3 over Kiser Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesKiser Ditch
Location3.95MI N.Of Asd/Way Co.
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71712, -82.06792
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2015)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

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 Kiser Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Kiser 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Kiser Ditch carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Kiser Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Kiser Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.