US Bridges

SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 1 Mile South of US 20 · Structure no. 4704126

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,159
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,159 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,549 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver N & S Railroad
Location1 Mile South of US 20
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37527, -82.02091
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,159 (2015)
Projected traffic8,549 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 83 over Over N & S Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad carry?

About 6,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over N & S Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.