US Bridges

SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.4 Mi. North of SR.82 · Structure no. 4704096

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,485
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,485 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,389 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesCarpenter Ditch
Location2.4 Mi. North of SR.82
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.34895, -82.01981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,485 (2015)
Projected traffic10,389 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Carpenter 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 SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch carry?

About 7,485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Carpenter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.