US Bridges

SR83 over Bannister Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 6.82 Miles N of Med Cty · Structure no. 4704037

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR83 over Bannister Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR83 over Bannister Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,563 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR83
CrossesBannister Ditch
Location6.82 Miles N of Med Cty
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.29839, -82.0209
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2016)
Projected traffic10,563 by 2036
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR83 over Bannister Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR83 over Bannister Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR83 over Bannister Ditch carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR83 over Bannister Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR83 over Bannister Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.