US Bridges

Usr 33 over SR 78/691

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 6 MI W of Int SR 682 · Structure no. 0500534

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,664
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over SR 78/691 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over SR 78/691 in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,664 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2035. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesSR 78/691
Location6 MI W of Int SR 682
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.44313, -82.20552
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,664 (2015)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Usr 33 over SR 78/691 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over SR 78/691 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over SR 78/691 carry?

About 6,664 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over SR 78/691?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over SR 78/691?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.