US Bridges

Usr 33 over Hocking River

Fair

Athens County, Ohio · 2.5M E of JCT SR 550 · Structure no. 0506044

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
452 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,489
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Hocking River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesHocking River
Location2.5M E of JCT SR 550
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33335, -82.08226
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,489 (2015)
Projected traffic17,335 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Hocking River 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 Hocking River carry?

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

How long is Usr 33 over Hocking River?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.