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State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · At JCT of US 33 · Structure no. 2301016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,649
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33 in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,649 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,065 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Route 188
CrossesSR 188 over US 33
LocationAt JCT of US 33
RouteState Highway 188
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.71816, -82.67503
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,649 (2015)
Projected traffic5,065 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33 carry?

About 3,649 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 188 over SR 188 over US 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.