US Bridges

CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run

Good

Union County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of SR 245 · Structure no. 8048495

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR73A Maple Ridge
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.1 MI South of SR 245
RouteCounty Highway C0073
StateOhio
Coordinates40.22307, -83.45547
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2015)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck 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 CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR73A Maple Ridge over Buck Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.