US Bridges

Usr 33 over Penn Central RR

Good

Logan County, Ohio · .33MI.NW.OF Jct. USR-68 · Structure no. 4600819

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,706
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Penn Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over Penn Central RR in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,696 by 2035. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location.33MI.NW.OF Jct. USR-68
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyLogan County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.38093, -83.76124
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2015)
Projected traffic10,696 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 33 over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Penn Central RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Penn Central RR carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.