US Bridges

Usr 33 over State Route 550

Good

Athens County, Ohio · SR 550 · Structure no. 0505781

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over State Route 550 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over State Route 550 in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,812 by 2035. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesState Route 550
LocationSR 550
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.3612, -82.10668
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2015)
Projected traffic15,812 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 State Route 550 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over State Route 550 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 State Route 550 carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over State Route 550?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over State Route 550?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.