US Bridges

SR 73 over Darrs Run

Good

Butler County, Ohio · 0.06 MI E of SR 177 · Structure no. 0901083

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,549
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Darrs Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Darrs Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,549 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,314 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesDarrs Run
Location0.06 MI E of SR 177
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50796, -84.66262
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,549 (2015)
Projected traffic6,314 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Darrs Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 73 over Darrs Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Darrs Run carry?

About 4,549 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Darrs Run?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Darrs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.