US Bridges

Usr 33 over Pusheta Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 3.26 Mi. W. of IR-75 · Structure no. 0600245

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,406
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Pusheta Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Pusheta Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 66 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 7,406 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,280 by 2035. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesPusheta Creek
Location3.26 Mi. W. of IR-75
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.5634, -84.22639
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,406 (2015)
Projected traffic10,280 by 2035
Trucks28%
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 Pusheta Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Usr 33 over Pusheta 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 Pusheta Creek carry?

About 7,406 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Pusheta Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Pusheta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.