US Bridges

SR 683 over Johnson Run

Fair

Vinton County, Ohio · 0.35M N of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 8203423

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,514
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 683 over Johnson Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 683 over Johnson Run in Vinton County, Ohio. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 683
CrossesJohnson Run
Location0.35M N of JCT SR 93
RouteState Highway 683
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17236, -82.52575
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2015)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 683 over Johnson Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 683 over Johnson Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 683 over Johnson Run carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 683 over Johnson Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 683 over Johnson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.