US Bridges

Township RD #273 over Stream

Good

Highland County, Ohio · North of 124 · Structure no. 3632881

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township RD #273 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD #273 over Stream in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTownship RD #273
CrossesStream
LocationNorth of 124
RouteCounty Highway T0273
StateOhio
Coordinates39.19181, -83.56367
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2015)
Projected traffic53 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Township RD #273 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Township RD #273 over Stream 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Township RD #273 over Stream carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township RD #273 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Township RD #273 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.