US Bridges

SR 73 over Scotts Run

Fair

Butler County, Ohio · 0.33 MI E of SR177 · Structure no. 0901113

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,549
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Scotts Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 73 over Scotts Run in Butler County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,549 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,314 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesScotts Run
Location0.33 MI E of SR177
RouteState Highway 73
CountyButler County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50798, -84.65762
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,549 (2015)
Projected traffic6,314 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Scotts Run built?

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

What condition is SR 73 over Scotts Run 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Scotts Run carry?

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

How long is SR 73 over Scotts Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Scotts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.