US Bridges

SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .02M N.Of Long Isl.Park · Structure no. 4602315

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
358
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 358 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesIndian Lake Boat Passage
Location.02M N.Of Long Isl.Park
RouteState Highway 273
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50484, -83.85471
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2015)
Projected traffic497 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over Indian Lake Boat Passage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.