US Bridges

SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek

Good

Medina County, Ohio · 1.19 Miles North of IR-71 · Structure no. 5205123

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,597
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,597 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,769 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesLittle Killbuck Creek
Location1.19 Miles North of IR-71
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates41.01416, -81.99601
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,597 (2015)
Projected traffic7,769 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Killbuck Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek carry?

About 5,597 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Little Killbuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.