US Bridges

SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · 0.9 MI E of JCT SR 785 · Structure no. 3601781

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT SR 785
RouteState Highway 73
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.05437, -83.52265
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2015)
Projected traffic1,977 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Rock Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Rock Lick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.