US Bridges

Usr 33 over Three Mile Creek

Fair

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.32M E of JCT SR 328 · Structure no. 3700690

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,836
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Three Mile 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 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 7,836 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,876 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.32M E of JCT SR 328
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.50876, -82.35838
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,836 (2015)
Projected traffic10,876 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 Three Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Usr 33 over Three Mile 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 7,836 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.