SR 83 over Brownens Creek
FairMorgan County, Ohio · 1.3M S Noble Co. Line · Structure no. 5801087
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Brownens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 83 over Brownens Creek in Morgan County, Ohio. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Brownens Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 83 over Brownens Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Brownens Creek carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Brownens Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Brownens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.