SR 73 over Cowan Creek
GoodClinton County, Ohio · 3.23 MI E of US-22 JCT · Structure no. 1402250
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,894
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 over Cowan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Cowan Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 89 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 7,894 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,957 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 over Cowan Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is SR 73 over Cowan 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 73 over Cowan Creek carry?
About 7,894 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 73 over Cowan Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 over Cowan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.