US Bridges

Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek

Fair

Highland County, Ohio · East of County RD#6 · Structure no. 3630145

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,175
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek in Highland County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,631 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAnderson #33
CrossesDodson Creek
LocationEast of County RD#6
RouteCounty Highway C0033
CountyHighland County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.23607, -83.69808
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2015)
Projected traffic1,631 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Anderson #33 over Dodson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.