US Bridges

Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.5M W of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0500666

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
512 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,113
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 9,113 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,649 by 2035. The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33 EB
CrossesTR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv
Location2.5M W of JCT SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.38816, -82.1424
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length512 ft (156.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,113 (2015)
Projected traffic12,649 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv carry?

About 9,113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv?

The structure is 512 ft (156.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 EB over TR 252/BIKEWAY/HOCK Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.