US Bridges

State Route 73 over US68

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · Int of SR73 and US68 · Structure no. 1402218

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,266
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 73 over US68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 73 over US68 in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,266 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,921 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 73
CrossesUS68
LocationInt of SR73 and US68
RouteState Highway 73
CountyClinton County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.46488, -83.83686
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,266 (2015)
Projected traffic5,921 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 73 over US68 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 73 over US68 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Route 73 over US68 carry?

About 4,266 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is State Route 73 over US68?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 73 over US68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.