US Bridges

SR 83 over Royers Creek

Fair

Coshocton County, Ohio · 3.2 M N of Mus CO Line · Structure no. 1601644

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,191
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Royers Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 83 over Royers Creek in Coshocton County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 92 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,653 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesRoyers Creek
Location3.2 M N of Mus CO Line
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCoshocton County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.18473, -81.8341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2015)
Projected traffic1,653 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Royers Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 83 over Royers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Royers Creek carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Royers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Royers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.