US Bridges

Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.5M W of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0500755

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,739
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, 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 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 10,739 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,906 by 2035. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesC&o Railroad & Pedpath
Location0.5M W of JCT SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.36627, -82.11683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,739 (2015)
Projected traffic14,906 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 C&o Railroad & Pedpath built?

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

What condition is Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath 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 C&o Railroad & Pedpath carry?

About 10,739 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over C&o Railroad & Pedpath?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.