US Bridges

CR 33A over Shade River

Good

Athens County, Ohio · 5.1 MI W Meigs CO Line · Structure no. 0550949

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33A over Shade River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33A over Shade River in Athens County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 33A
CrossesShade River
Location5.1 MI W Meigs CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C033A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.25301, -82.05259
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2015)
Projected traffic944 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 33A over Shade River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33A over Shade River 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 CR 33A over Shade River carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 33A over Shade River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33A over Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.