US Bridges

WB US 33 over Hocking River

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1.2 M W of Hoc CO Line · Structure no. 2301083

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,689
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 33 over Hocking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 33 over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 11,689 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,224 by 2035. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWB US 33
CrossesHocking River
Location1.2 M W of Hoc CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.62238, -82.55075
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,689 (2015)
Projected traffic16,224 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 WB US 33 over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is WB US 33 over Hocking River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 33 over Hocking River carry?

About 11,689 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB US 33 over Hocking River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 33 over Hocking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.