US Bridges

SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek

Good

Highland County, Ohio · 1.66 MI of Hillsboro · Structure no. 3601561

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,608 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 73
CrossesS. Fork of Clear Creek
Location1.66 MI of Hillsboro
RouteState Highway 73
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23591, -83.6378
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2017)
Projected traffic6,608 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 S. Fork of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over S. Fork of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.