US Bridges

T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524

Good

Richland County, Ohio · 1.20 Miles East of US 42 · Structure no. 7001495

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,227
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524 in Richland County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 2,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,234 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesT-273 Laver Road
CrossesOver RIC-030 -1524
Location1.20 Miles East of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77838, -82.44853
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,227 (2015)
Projected traffic25,234 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524 carry?

About 2,227 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T-273 Laver Road over Over RIC-030 -1524?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.