US Bridges

Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 1.5MI N of Meigs Co. Line · Structure no. 0501204

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,188
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,188 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,589 by 2035. The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesTrib to Pratts Fork
Location1.5MI N of Meigs Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.20815, -82.05708
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length532 ft (162.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,188 (2015)
Projected traffic8,589 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Trib to Pratts Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork carry?

About 6,188 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork?

The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Trib to Pratts Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.