SR 83 over Over Wills Creek
FairMuskingum County, Ohio · .6 MI S of Cos CO Line · Structure no. 6004059
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 267 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 83 over Over Wills Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 83 over Over Wills Creek in Muskingum County, Ohio. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2035. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 83 over Over Wills Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 83 over Over Wills 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 83 over Over Wills Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 83 over Over Wills Creek?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR 83 over Over Wills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.