US Bridges

SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk)

Fair

Warren County, Ohio · 1 MI E of JCT NB IR75 · Structure no. 8302677

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,465
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk) in Warren County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 28,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,509 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR73
CrossesTrib Clear Crk(twin Crk)
Location1 MI E of JCT NB IR75
RouteState Highway 73
CountyWarren County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56099, -84.24854
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,465 (2015)
Projected traffic39,509 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk) carry?

About 28,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk)?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR73 over Trib Clear Crk(twin Crk)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.