US Bridges

Usr 33 over Clear Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.6M E Fairfield Co. Line · Structure no. 3700135

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
118 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Clear Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 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 11,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,204 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.6M E Fairfield Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.5972, -82.54654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.