SR 83 over French Creek
GoodLorain County, Ohio · 3.93 Miles North of US 20 · Structure no. 4704223
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,486
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over French Creek in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,486 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,107 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over French Creek 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 French Creek carry?
About 14,486 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over French Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.