State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek
FairScioto County, Ohio · 3.48 MI E of SR 348 · Structure no. 7302584
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,645
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,283 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek carry?
About 1,645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns State Route 73 over Scioto Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.