US Bridges

S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek

Good

Adams County, Ohio · 1.5 MI E.Of JCT S.R.32 · Structure no. 0102776

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,217
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,689 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesS.R.73
CrossesScioto Brush Creek
Location1.5 MI E.Of JCT S.R.32
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates38.95931, -83.31749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2015)
Projected traffic1,689 by 2035
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R.73 over Scioto Brush 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 S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S.R.73 over Scioto Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.