US Bridges

SR 73 over Todd Fork

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 2.14 MI W of Wilmington · Structure no. 1402145

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,079
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Todd Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Todd Fork in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,079 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,602 by 2035. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesTodd Fork
Location2.14 MI W of Wilmington
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46971, -83.8834
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Todd Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Todd Fork 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 Todd Fork carry?

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

How long is SR 73 over Todd Fork?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Todd Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.