SR 73 over Bear Creek
GoodScioto County, Ohio · 1.14 MI W of SR 371 · Structure no. 7302650
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,645
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 73 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Bear Creek 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 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 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 73 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 73 over Bear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 73 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 73 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 73 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.