SR 73 over Serpent Creek
GoodAdams County, Ohio · 3.0 MI W of JCT SR 41 · Structure no. 0102563
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,489
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 over Serpent Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Serpent Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,067 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 over Serpent Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 over Serpent 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 73 over Serpent Creek carry?
About 1,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 73 over Serpent Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 over Serpent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.