US Bridges

SR 83 over Spoon Creek

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · .8 M S of JCT SR 643 · Structure no. 1601296

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,455
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Spoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Spoon Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,796 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location.8 M S of JCT SR 643
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates40.32177, -81.85493
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2015)
Projected traffic4,796 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 83 over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Spoon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Spoon Creek carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.