US Bridges

SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River

Fair

Logan County, Ohio · .62M N.Of USR68 · Structure no. 4602463

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
648
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River is a concrete slab carrying SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 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 648 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 273
CrossesTrib S Fork Miami River
Location.62M N.Of USR68
RouteState Highway 273
StateOhio
Coordinates40.50522, -83.68322
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic648 (2015)
Projected traffic899 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Trib S Fork Miami River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River carry?

About 648 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 273 over Trib S Fork Miami River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.