US Bridges

Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 2.83MI.NW.OF Jct. SR-274 · Structure no. 4600274

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 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 8,111 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,258 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location2.83MI.NW.OF Jct. SR-274
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.46243, -83.86913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,111 (2019)
Projected traffic11,258 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Usr 33 over Cherokee 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 8,111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.