US Bridges

SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · Over SR 42 · Structure no. 5205220

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,621
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574 in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 69 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 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver MED-042-0574
LocationOver SR 42
RouteState Highway 83
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.04555, -82.01752
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 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 length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574 carry?

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

How long is SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over MED-042-0574?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.