US Bridges

HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · .4 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2335689

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,294
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, 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 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 21,294 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,556 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHOC-43 CR 33 a
CrossesIndiana & Ohio Central
Location.4 M E of JCT US 22
RouteCounty Highway C033A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.70841, -82.60504
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,294 (2015)
Projected traffic29,556 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central built?

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

What condition is HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central carry?

About 21,294 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns HOC-43 CR 33 a over Indiana & Ohio Central?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.