US Bridges

SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch

Good

Logan County, Ohio · SR 273 · Structure no. 4602412

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,608
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,232 by 2035. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR-273
CrossesLiggett Lateral Ditch
LocationSR 273
RouteState Highway 273
StateOhio
Coordinates40.51141, -83.75646
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,608 (2015)
Projected traffic2,232 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Liggett Lateral Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch carry?

About 1,608 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR-273 over Liggett Lateral Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.