US Bridges

SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.59 Miles East of SR 57 · Structure no. 4704118

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,710 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,925 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83C
CrossesOver LOR-10-0253
Location2.59 Miles East of SR 57
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35302, -82.02543
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,710 (2015)
Projected traffic7,925 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253 carry?

About 5,710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83C over Over LOR-10-0253?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.