US Bridges

Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB

Fair

Franklin County, Ohio · 1.22 MI E of SR270 · Structure no. 2501171

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,556
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 5 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 25,556 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,472 by 2035. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33 | SR 161
CrossesScioto & Riverside DR SB
Location1.22 MI E of SR270
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.09963, -83.11231
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,556 (2015)
Projected traffic35,472 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB carry?

About 25,556 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 | SR 161 over Scioto & Riverside DR SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.