US Bridges

SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B

Fair

Wayne County, Ohio · Overpass of SR3 · Structure no. 8503699

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,448
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B in Wayne County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,448 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,890 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 83
CrossesOver WAY-003-1761B
LocationOverpass of SR3
RouteState Highway 83
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83802, -81.92917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,448 (2015)
Projected traffic15,890 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B carry?

About 11,448 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SR 83 over Over WAY-003-1761B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.