US Bridges

State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run

Good

Coshocton County, Ohio · 5 MI N of JCT SR 643 · Structure no. 1601393

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,245
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,245 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Route 83
CrossesOver Turkey Run
Location5 MI N of JCT SR 643
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates40.37336, -81.87232
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,245 (2015)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run 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 State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run carry?

About 2,245 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 83 over Over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.