County RD 83 over Bradford Creek
PoorMadison County, Ohio · 0.39MI. N. of Mad Higgins · Structure no. 4930460
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 83 over Bradford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County RD 83 over Bradford Creek in Madison County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 83 over Bradford Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 83 over Bradford Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 83 over Bradford Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County RD 83 over Bradford Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 83 over Bradford Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.