Township RD 83 over Short Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Ohio · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 41 · Structure no. 3431282
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 96
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Township RD 83 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Township RD 83 over Short Creek in Harrison County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Township RD 83 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Township RD 83 over Short Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Township RD 83 over Short Creek carry?
About 96 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Township RD 83 over Short Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Township RD 83 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.