US Bridges

SR 73 over Abes Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.13 MI E.Of SR 772 · Structure no. 7302266

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,815
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Abes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Abes Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,815 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,519 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesAbes Run
Location1.13 MI E.Of SR 772
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.91606, -83.22257
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,815 (2015)
Projected traffic2,519 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 73 over Abes Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Abes Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Abes Run carry?

About 1,815 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Abes Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Abes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.