US Bridges

Usr 33 over Buck Run

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 0.02M W of JCT SR 374 · Structure no. 3700224

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,674
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Buck Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 33 over Buck Run in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 88 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 11,674 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,204 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesBuck Run
Location0.02M W of JCT SR 374
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.57701, -82.52218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 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 Buck Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Usr 33 over Buck Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Buck Run carry?

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

How long is Usr 33 over Buck Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Buck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.