US Bridges

SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · 1.10 Miles South of SR226 · Structure no. 8500193

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,177
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,177 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,186 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesBranch Killbuck Creek
Location1.10 Miles South of SR226
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76101, -81.9876
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,177 (2015)
Projected traffic7,186 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Branch Killbuck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek carry?

About 5,177 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Branch Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.