US Bridges

SR 73 over Dutch Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 2.54 Mi. So. of Ir 71 · Structure no. 1402129

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,079
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 over Dutch Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 9,079 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,602 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesDutch Creek
Location2.54 Mi. So. of Ir 71
RouteState Highway 73
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.47805, -83.89745
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,079 (2015)
Projected traffic12,602 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Dutch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Dutch Creek carry?

About 9,079 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.