US Bridges

Usr 33 over Olentangy River

Poor

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of SR315 · Structure no. 2501449

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
438 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,117
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Olentangy River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Usr 33 over Olentangy River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 93 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,430 by 2038. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesOlentangy River
Location0.16 MI E of SR315
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyFranklin County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.96604, -83.0192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,117 (2018)
Projected traffic15,430 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Usr 33 over Olentangy River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Usr 33 over Olentangy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Olentangy River carry?

About 11,117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Olentangy River?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.