US Bridges

SR 3 over Killbuck Creek

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · .85 Miles North of SR95 · Structure no. 8500215

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,102
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Killbuck Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Killbuck Creek in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,102 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,470 by 2035. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesKillbuck Creek
Location.85 Miles North of SR95
RouteState Highway 3
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78839, -81.95788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,102 (2015)
Projected traffic8,470 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Killbuck Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Killbuck Creek carry?

About 6,102 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.