US Bridges

SR 73 over Clear Creek

Good

Warren County, Ohio · Clear Creek in Franklin · Structure no. 8302561

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,581
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 73 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 73 over Clear Creek in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2035. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 73
CrossesClear Creek
LocationClear Creek in Franklin
RouteState Highway 73
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.55013, -84.31334
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,581 (2015)
Projected traffic7,746 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 73 over Clear Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 73 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,581 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 73 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 73 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.