US Bridges

US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 6.6 M E of Fra CO Line · Structure no. 2300605

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,661
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree is a concrete slab carrying US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,437 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS Route 33
CrossesTributary of Walnut Cree
Location6.6 M E of Fra CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.79983, -82.70781
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,661 (2015)
Projected traffic56,437 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree carry?

About 40,661 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 33 over Tributary of Walnut Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.