US Bridges

SR 73 over Stream

Poor

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.98 MI W of SR 104 · Structure no. 7302762

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,180
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Stream is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 73 over Stream in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 95 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,026 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesStream
Location2.98 MI W of SR 104
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.81091, -83.06055
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2015)
Projected traffic3,026 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is SR 73 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Stream carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.