US Bridges

Chieftain Drive over Hocking River

Good

Hocking County, Ohio · 1.10 MI East of US 33 · Structure no. 3730484

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,465
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chieftain Drive over Hocking River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chieftain Drive over Hocking River in Hocking County, Ohio. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,465 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,809 by 2041. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChieftain Drive
CrossesHocking River
Location1.10 MI East of US 33
RouteCounty Highway C033A
StateOhio
Coordinates39.56364, -82.47522
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,465 (2015)
Projected traffic4,809 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chieftain Drive over Hocking River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chieftain Drive over Hocking River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chieftain Drive over Hocking River carry?

About 3,465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chieftain Drive over Hocking River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Chieftain Drive over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.