US Bridges

SR-540 over USR-33

Good

Logan County, Ohio · Jct. SR-540 and USR-33 · Structure no. 4603737

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,569
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-540 over USR-33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-540 over USR-33 in Logan County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 6,569 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,118 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSR-540
CrossesUSR-33
LocationJct. SR-540 and USR-33
RouteState Highway 540
StateOhio
Coordinates40.36866, -83.7306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,569 (2015)
Projected traffic9,118 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR-540 over USR-33 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-540 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR-540 over USR-33 carry?

About 6,569 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-540 over USR-33?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR-540 over USR-33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.