US Bridges

SR 83 over Over Yoker Creek

Good

Guernsey County, Ohio · 2.9 M N of JCT SR 146 · Structure no. 3002292

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over Yoker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Over Yoker Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,349 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver Yoker Creek
Location2.9 M N of JCT SR 146
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.88896, -81.6702
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2015)
Projected traffic1,349 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Over Yoker Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Over Yoker 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 Over Yoker Creek carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Over Yoker Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over Yoker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.