FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STATE ROUTE 73

Carrying STATE ROUTE 73 over SCIOTO BRUSH CREEK

3.48 MI E OF SR 348, Scioto, Ohio

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STATE ROUTE 73

The STATE ROUTE 73 bridge in Scioto, Ohio carries STATE ROUTE 73 over SCIOTO BRUSH CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.3 meters (211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,645 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How STATE ROUTE 73 compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs Ohio average (37.5 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Ohio bridges
376
Bridges in Scioto · 18 in Poor condition
STATE ROUTE 73 27.5 t
Ohio average 37.5 t

Live comparison across Ohio.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
27.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
64.3 m (211 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,645 vehicles/day
Structure Number
7302584

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STATE ROUTE 73 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare STATE ROUTE 73 against other structures in Scioto and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for STATE ROUTE 73?

STATE ROUTE 73 in Scioto, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STATE ROUTE 73 inspected?

STATE ROUTE 73's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,645 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STATE ROUTE 73 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for STATE ROUTE 73?

STATE ROUTE 73 has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STATE ROUTE 73?

STATE ROUTE 73 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STATE ROUTE 73 and does age affect safety?

STATE ROUTE 73 was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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