US Bridges

SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Ohio · 1.5 Mi. West of SR 31 · Structure no. 3301745

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
743
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek in Hardin County, Ohio. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 743 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesBranch of Panther Creek
Location1.5 Mi. West of SR 31
RouteState Highway 273
CountyHardin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5307, -83.54921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic743 (2015)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 273 over Branch of Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek 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 SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek carry?

About 743 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.