US Bridges

Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. of CR504 · Structure no. 8547505

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
449
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 449 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 623 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp. Road 73
CrossesSteele Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. S. of CR504
RouteCounty Highway T0073
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.95959, -81.86437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2015)
Projected traffic623 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Twp. Road 73 over Steele Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.