US Bridges

State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · Just N of SR73 & US22 · Structure no. 1402242

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,969
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR 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 3,969 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 73
CrossesIndiana & Ohio RR
LocationJust N of SR73 & US22
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.45992, -83.77719
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,969 (2015)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Indiana & Ohio RR built?

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

What condition is State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR 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 State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR carry?

About 3,969 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 73 over Indiana & Ohio RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.