US Bridges

Usr 33 over SR 278

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · .8 MI E of Dorr Run RD · Structure no. 3700909

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,219
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over SR 278 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over SR 278 in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesSR 278
Location.8 MI E of Dorr Run RD
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.4726, -82.23831
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,219 (2015)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 over SR 278 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over SR 278 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over SR 278 carry?

About 7,219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over SR 278?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over SR 278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.