US Bridges

County Road 73 over Maumee River

Fair

Paulding County, Ohio · 0.22 MI North of US 24 · Structure no. 6334180

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 73 over Maumee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 73 over Maumee River in Paulding 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 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2035. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 73
CrossesMaumee River
Location0.22 MI North of US 24
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22194, -84.67
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2015)
Projected traffic311 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Maumee River built?

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

What condition is County Road 73 over Maumee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 73 over Maumee River carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 73 over Maumee River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 73 over Maumee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.