SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek
Hardin County, Ohio · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 273 over Branch of Panther Creek in Hardin County, Ohio, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, making it 77 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 743 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2015).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 76 of the 277 inventoried bridges in Hardin County rated fair (27.4%); 15 (5.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 1.5 mi. West of SR 31 |
| NBI structure number | 3301745 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Ohio department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 31 & 53 S Main over Scioto River # | 1968 | 9,687 | Good |
| Usr 68 over Taylor Creek | 1962 | 8,002 | Good |
| US68/SR67S.DETROIT over Scioto River # | 1983 | 7,361 | Good |
| SR 309 over Conrail Railroad | 1941 | 7,134 | Good |
| Usr 68 over Cessna Creek | 1988 | 5,889 | Fair |
| SR 235 over Hog Creek | 1989 | 4,748 | Good |
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