US Bridges

SR 83 over Heider Ditch

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Lorain County, Ohio · 2.98 MI North of IR90 · Structure no. 4704321

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Heider Ditch is a concrete frame carrying SR 83 over Heider Ditch in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,689 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesHeider Ditch
Location2.98 MI North of IR90
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50773, -82.01864
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,689 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Heider Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Heider 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Heider Ditch carry?

About 10,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Heider Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Heider Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.