US Bridges

SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream

Fair

Adams County, Ohio · 5.84 MI E of SR 32 · Structure no. 0102822

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream in Adams County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 1,657 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,691 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesPoker Hollow Stream
Location5.84 MI E of SR 32
RouteState Highway 73
CountyAdams County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.93206, -83.27551
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,657 (2022)
Projected traffic2,691 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream carry?

About 1,657 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Poker Hollow Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.