US Bridges

SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H-

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · SR3 SB on Ramp from SR585 · Structure no. 8500843

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
1988 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H- is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H- in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,076 by 2008. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesLittle Apple Crk Ramp H-
LocationSR3 SB on Ramp from SR585
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80937, -81.91694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (1988)
Projected traffic12,076 by 2008
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Little Apple Crk Ramp H- built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H- 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 Little Apple Crk Ramp H- carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H-?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Little Apple Crk Ramp H-?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.