US Bridges

FRA-70 over Over Usr 33

Good

Franklin County, Ohio · 0.65 MI W of James RD · Structure no. 2505312

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42,390
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FRA-70 over Over Usr 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FRA-70 over Over Usr 33 in Franklin County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 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 42,390 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,837 by 2035. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFRA-70
CrossesOver Usr 33
Location0.65 MI W of James RD
RouteInterstate 70
StateOhio
Coordinates39.93172, -82.92751
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,390 (2015)
Projected traffic58,837 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FRA-70 over Over Usr 33 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FRA-70 over Over Usr 33 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FRA-70 over Over Usr 33 carry?

About 42,390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FRA-70 over Over Usr 33?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FRA-70 over Over Usr 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.