US Bridges

County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek

Good

Morgan County, Ohio · 0.2 Mile East of CR-52 · Structure no. 5834678

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesWest Branch Wolf Creek
Location0.2 Mile East of CR-52
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyMorgan County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.51251, -81.86117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over West Branch Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.