US Bridges

SR 83 over Savage Run

Good

Wayne County, Ohio · .88MI N of Holmes CO Line · Structure no. 8503451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,972
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Savage Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 83 over Savage Run in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,972 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,513 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesSavage Run
Location.88MI N of Holmes CO Line
RouteState Highway 83
CountyWayne County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67848, -81.95145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,972 (2015)
Projected traffic5,513 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Savage Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 83 over Savage Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Savage Run carry?

About 3,972 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Savage Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Savage Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.