US Bridges

Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 2.5KM S.Of Athens Co.Line · Structure no. 5300509

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,693
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40 in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,693 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,902 by 2035. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesWest Br Shade RIVER&CR40
Location2.5KM S.Of Athens Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates39.17222, -82.04255
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2015)
Projected traffic7,902 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 West Br Shade RIVER&CR40 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40 carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over West Br Shade RIVER&CR40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.