US Bridges

SR 730 over Lytle Creek

Good

Clinton County, Ohio · .4 MI S of US 68 · Structure no. 1404032

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,136
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 730 over Lytle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 730 over Lytle Creek in Clinton County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,129 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 730
CrossesLytle Creek
Location.4 MI S of US 68
RouteState Highway 730
StateOhio
Coordinates39.43906, -83.83609
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,136 (2015)
Projected traffic7,129 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 730 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 730 over Lytle 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 730 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 5,136 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 730 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 730 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.