US Bridges

SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · .45 M N of Noble CO Line · Structure no. 3002233

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesCollins Fork Creek
Location.45 M N of Noble CO Line
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.84757, -81.66115
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2015)
Projected traffic455 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Collins Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Collins Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Collins Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.