US Bridges

SR 73 over Dry Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.66 MI W of SR 348 · Structure no. 7302355

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,236
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 73 over Dry Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,236 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesDry Run
Location2.66 MI W of SR 348
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.89877, -83.20556
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,236 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 73 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Dry 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 Dry Run carry?

About 2,236 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Dry Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.