US Bridges

Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.07M E of JCT SR 93 · Structure no. 3700542

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,486
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,486 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,167 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 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
CrossesOldtown Creek
Location1.07M E of JCT SR 93
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHocking County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.52922, -82.3894
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,486 (2015)
Projected traffic13,167 by 2035
Trucks11%
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 Oldtown Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek 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 Oldtown Creek carry?

About 9,486 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Oldtown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.