US Bridges

BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 1 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2335735

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,643
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run is a steel culvert carrying BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,643 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,548 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBER-48 CR 33A
CrossesTarhe Run
Location1 M E of JCT US 22
RouteCounty Highway C033A
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.7026, -82.59742
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,643 (2015)
Projected traffic17,548 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run carry?

About 12,643 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns BER-48 CR 33A over Tarhe Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.