US Bridges

Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.3M W of SR 682 · Structure no. 0501018

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,274
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 11,274 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,648 by 2035. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesRichland Ave.&coates Run
Location0.3M W of SR 682
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.31181, -82.10335
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,274 (2015)
Projected traffic15,648 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run 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 Richland Ave.&coates Run carry?

About 11,274 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Richland Ave.&coates Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.