US Bridges

SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296

Poor

Lorain County, Ohio · 2.86 Miles North of SR 82 · Structure no. 4708431

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,159
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,159 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,549 by 2035. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 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 83
CrossesOver LOR-10-0296
Location2.86 Miles North of SR 82
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.35553, -82.01936
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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
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-10-0296 built?

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

What condition is SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296 carry?

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

How long is SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over LOR-10-0296?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.