US Bridges

SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk

Good

Muskingum County, Ohio · 200 Ft S of JCT US 40 · Structure no. 6003842

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,515 by 2035. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesCuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk
Location200 Ft S of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates39.992, -81.74039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2015)
Projected traffic5,515 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Cuoh RR N. & Crooked Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.