US Bridges

CR 73 over CR73 over I70

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .7 M E of JCT SR 285 & 40 · Structure no. 3001741

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
481
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 73 over CR73 over I70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 73 over CR73 over I70 in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 60 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2033. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 73
CrossesCR73 over I70
Location.7 M E of JCT SR 285 & 40
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates40.03488, -81.43418
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2013)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 73 over CR73 over I70 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 73 over CR73 over I70 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 73 over CR73 over I70 carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 73 over CR73 over I70?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 73 over CR73 over I70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.