US Bridges

Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · 1 Mi. E. of SR-66 · Structure no. 0600261

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,164
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,164 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,332 by 2035. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesNorfolk & Western RR
Location1 Mi. E. of SR-66
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55681, -84.36172
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,164 (2015)
Projected traffic11,332 by 2035
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Norfolk & Western RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR carry?

About 8,164 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Norfolk & Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.