US Bridges

Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · .35 Mi. W. of JCT SR 196 · Structure no. 0600520

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,014
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,014 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,959 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesMuchinippi Creek
Location.35 Mi. W. of JCT SR 196
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.55704, -83.95942
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,014 (2015)
Projected traffic6,959 by 2035
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Muchinippi Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Muchinippi 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek carry?

About 5,014 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Muchinippi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.