US Bridges

US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.06 MI E of IR70 · Structure no. 2501635

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,087
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 85 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 30,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,761 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-33 (livingston)
CrossesAlum Creek
Location0.06 MI E of IR70
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.9483, -82.9427
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,087 (2018)
Projected traffic41,761 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek 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 US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek carry?

About 30,087 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US-33 (livingston) over Alum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.