US Bridges

SR 273 over Slough Ditch

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 400 E of SR 638 · Structure no. 4602447

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Slough Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 273 over Slough Ditch in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 273
CrossesSlough Ditch
Location400 E of SR 638
RouteState Highway 273
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50414, -83.74235
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2015)
Projected traffic831 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Slough Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 273 over Slough 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 Slough Ditch carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Slough Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over Slough Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.