US Bridges

Usr 33 over Clear Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.6M E Fairfield Co. Line · Structure no. 3700097

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,674
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Clear Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 11,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,204 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.6M E Fairfield Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.59722, -82.54629
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,674 (2015)
Projected traffic16,204 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Clear 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Clear Creek carry?

About 11,674 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.