US Bridges

SR 83 over Bucks Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 0.42 MI N of Coshocton CO · Structure no. 3801713

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Bucks Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over Bucks Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 97 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 2,871 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,985 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesBucks Run
Location0.42 MI N of Coshocton CO
RouteState Highway 83
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.45493, -81.90108
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2015)
Projected traffic3,985 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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 Bucks Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 83 over Bucks Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Bucks Run carry?

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Bucks Run?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Bucks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.