US Bridges

TR-55 over Usr 33

Good

Logan County, Ohio · 1.6MI.SE.OF JCT.SR-540 · Structure no. 4600878

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-55 over Usr 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-55 over Usr 33 in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,731 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesTR-55
CrossesUsr 33
Location1.6MI.SE.OF JCT.SR-540
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateOhio
Coordinates40.35344, -83.70732
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2015)
Projected traffic23,731 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 TR-55 over Usr 33 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-55 over Usr 33 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 TR-55 over Usr 33 carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR-55 over Usr 33?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR-55 over Usr 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.