US Bridges

SR73 over Crooked Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 1.25 MI W of SR41 · Structure no. 0102687

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,720
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR73 over Crooked Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,236 by 2036. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR73
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.25 MI W of SR41
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.00188, -83.39504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2016)
Projected traffic2,236 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR73 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 over Crooked 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 SR73 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.