US Bridges

Usr 33 over Olentangy River

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.16 MI E of SR315 · Structure no. 2501473

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 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 steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Olentangy River in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 11,117 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,430 by 2038. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 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
Coordinates39.96596, -83.01908
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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 structure3
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 1954, making it 71 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 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 April 2023.

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 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Olentangy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.