FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 3

Carrying SR 3 over JELLOWAY CREEK

50' S OF JCT SR 205, Knox, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 3

The SR 3 bridge in Knox, Ohio carries SR 3 over JELLOWAY CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.1 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,332 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 3 compares

▼ 12.2
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Ohio bridges
274
Bridges in Knox · 15 in Poor condition
SR 3 25.3 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.1 m (43 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,332 vehicles/day
Structure Number
4200373

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 3 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 3 against other structures in Knox and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 3?

SR 3 in Knox, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 3 inspected?

SR 3's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,332 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 3 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 3?

SR 3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 3?

SR 3 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 3 and does age affect safety?

SR 3 was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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