US Bridges

BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River

Fair

Fairfield County, Ohio · 2.7 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2335840

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River is a concrete continuous slab carrying BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,074 by 2035. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBER-49 EB CR33A
CrossesHocking River
Location2.7 M E of JCT US 22
RouteCounty Highway C033A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68554, -82.57347
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2015)
Projected traffic14,074 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 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-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is BER-49 EB CR33A 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns BER-49 EB CR33A over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.