US Bridges

Usr 33 over Walking Path

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.6M E of JCT SR 682 · Structure no. 0505927

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Walking Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Walking Path 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 12,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,335 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesWalking Path
Location2.6M E of JCT SR 682
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33437, -82.08212
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,489 (2015)
Projected traffic17,335 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 Walking Path built?

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

What condition is Usr 33 over Walking Path 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 Walking Path carry?

About 12,489 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Walking Path?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Walking Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.