SR 83 over Martians Creek
PoorHolmes County, Ohio · 4.35 MI S of Wayne Co. · Structure no. 3801810
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,022
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Martians Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Martians Creek in Holmes 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 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.
It carries about 6,022 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,359 by 2035. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Martians Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over Martians 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Martians Creek carry?
About 6,022 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Martians Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Martians Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.