US Bridges

SR 73 over Pond Creek

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · .69 MI E of SR 104 · Structure no. 7302797

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,910
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 73 over Pond Creek in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 6 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 7,910 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,979 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesPond Creek
Location.69 MI E of SR 104
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.79353, -83.01485
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,910 (2015)
Projected traffic10,979 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 73 over Pond 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 SR 73 over Pond Creek carry?

About 7,910 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 73 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.