US Bridges

SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk

Good

Lorain County, Ohio · 5MI East of Exit 9 · Structure no. 4729757

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,159
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk in Lorain County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 6,159 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,486 by 2035. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesI80 Ohio Tpk
Location5MI East of Exit 9
RouteState Highway 83
CountyLorain County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.37993, -82.01871
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,159 (2015)
Projected traffic71,486 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I80 Ohio Tpk built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk carry?

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

How long is SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over I80 Ohio Tpk?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.