US Bridges

Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1.34MI.E.OF Mercer Co. · Structure no. 0600180

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,518
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek in Auglaize 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 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 6,518 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,047 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location1.34MI.E.OF Mercer Co.
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56955, -84.43578
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,518 (2015)
Projected traffic9,047 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 6,518 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.