US Bridges

SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · .32 Miles North of SR 254 · Structure no. 4704290

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,485
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055 in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 55 years old, older 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 14,485 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,105 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver LOR-090 -2055
Location.32 Miles North of SR 254
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates41.46417, -82.02175
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,485 (2015)
Projected traffic20,105 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055 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 LOR-090 -2055 carry?

About 14,485 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over LOR-090 -2055?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.