US Bridges

SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek

FairPosted for load

Muskingum County, Ohio · 1.7 MI N of JCT SR 209 · Structure no. 6003907

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
939
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver Br White Eyes Creek
Location1.7 MI N of JCT SR 209
RouteState Highway 83
CountyMuskingum County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07111, -81.75224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2015)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Over Br White Eyes Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over Br White Eyes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.