US Bridges

SR 83 over Tea Run

Fair

Holmes County, Ohio · 1.12 MI S of Wayne CO · Structure no. 3801896

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,337
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Tea Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Tea Run in Holmes County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 95 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 4,337 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,020 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesTea Run
Location1.12 MI S of Wayne CO
RouteState Highway 83
CountyHolmes County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.65251, -81.93971
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,337 (2015)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Tea Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 83 over Tea 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Tea Run carry?

About 4,337 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Tea Run?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Tea Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.