US Bridges

Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. E. of CR16 · Structure no. 8537526

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 341 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp Road 3
CrossesMelvin Richey Ditch
Location0.4 Mi. E. of CR16
RouteCounty Highway T0003
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67584, -82.07529
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2015)
Projected traffic473 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Twp Road 3 over Melvin Richey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.