US Bridges

Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 3M E of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0500895

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,819
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,819 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,853 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesStimson Avenue
Location3M E of JCT SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.32977, -82.08566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,819 (2015)
Projected traffic10,853 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Stimson Avenue built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue carry?

About 7,819 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Stimson Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.