US Bridges

SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · 1.8 MI W New Vienna N Cor · Structure no. 1402374

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,202
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 91 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 7,202 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,996 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesTrib E Fk Little Miami R
Location1.8 MI W New Vienna N Cor
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.34667, -83.71401
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,202 (2015)
Projected traffic9,996 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trib E Fk Little Miami R built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R 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 Trib E Fk Little Miami R carry?

About 7,202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Trib E Fk Little Miami R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.