US Bridges

SR 73 over Dry Run

Fair

Scioto County, Ohio · 2.12 MI E of SR 104 · Structure no. 7302827

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,995
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 73 over Dry Run in Scioto County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, 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 11,995 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,649 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesDry Run
Location2.12 MI E of SR 104
RouteState Highway 73
CountyScioto County
StateOhio
Coordinates38.77311, -83.01496
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,995 (2015)
Projected traffic16,649 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dry Run built?

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

What condition is SR 73 over Dry Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Dry Run carry?

About 11,995 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Dry Run?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.