US Bridges

Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.28 MI W of SR270 · Structure no. 2501929

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,107
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 34,107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,341 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesWalnut Creek Overflow
Location0.28 MI W of SR270
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.89934, -82.89471
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,107 (2018)
Projected traffic47,341 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Walnut Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow 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 Walnut Creek Overflow carry?

About 34,107 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Walnut Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.