US Bridges

SR 83 over E. Branch Black River

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · .08 MI N of SR 421 · Structure no. 5205190

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over E. Branch Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over E. Branch Black River in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 125 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,621 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,026 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesE. Branch Black River
Location.08 MI N of SR 421
RouteState Highway 83
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.03454, -82.01275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,621 (2015)
Projected traffic5,026 by 2035
Trucks12%
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 E. Branch Black River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SR 83 over E. Branch Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over E. Branch Black River carry?

About 3,621 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over E. Branch Black River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over E. Branch Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.