US Bridges

SR 73 over Saw Pit Run

Good

Scioto County, Ohio · 1.03 MI W of SR 371 · Structure no. 7302674

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Saw Pit Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 73 over Saw Pit 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 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 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesSaw Pit Run
Location1.03 MI W of SR 371
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.82378, -83.14991
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2015)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Saw Pit Run built?

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

What condition is SR 73 over Saw Pit 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Saw Pit Run carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Saw Pit Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Saw Pit Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.