US Bridges

SR 3 over Christmas Run

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · .30 MI S US 30 · Structure no. 8500339

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,203
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Christmas Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Christmas Run 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 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.

It carries about 12,203 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,938 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesChristmas Run
Location.30 MI S US 30
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79179, -81.95304
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,203 (2015)
Projected traffic16,938 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 Christmas Run built?

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

What condition is SR 3 over Christmas Run 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 Christmas Run carry?

About 12,203 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Christmas Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Christmas Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.