US Bridges

C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork

Fair

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1 MI N of Intst HWY 70 · Structure no. 3030003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
267
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 267 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesC73 (fairground RD
CrossesSalt Fork
Location1 MI N of Intst HWY 70
RouteCounty Highway C0073
CountyGuernsey County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.05833, -81.415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2015)
Projected traffic371 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C73 (fairground RD over Salt Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.