US Bridges

Usr 33 over Usr 50

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 0.1 MI South of Hock Rvr · Structure no. 0506125

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,795
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Usr 50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Usr 50 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 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 9,795 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,595 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesUsr 50
Location0.1 MI South of Hock Rvr
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAthens County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.33174, -82.08218
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.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,795 (2015)
Projected traffic13,595 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 Usr 50 built?

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

What condition is Usr 33 over Usr 50 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 Usr 50 carry?

About 9,795 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Usr 50?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Usr 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.