US Bridges

T.R. 173 over Mad River

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 0.14 Mi. East of C.R. 5 · Structure no. 4646223

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T.R. 173 over Mad River is a steel truss - thru carrying T.R. 173 over Mad River in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT.R. 173
CrossesMad River
Location0.14 Mi. East of C.R. 5
RouteCounty Highway C0173
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26725, -83.75149
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2015)
Projected traffic155 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T.R. 173 over Mad River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T.R. 173 over Mad River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T.R. 173 over Mad River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T.R. 173 over Mad River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T.R. 173 over Mad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.