US Bridges

CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River

Good

Meigs County, Ohio · 0.145 Mile N. of T243 · Structure no. 5331684

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River in Meigs County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 331 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2035. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesCR 33A Darwin
CrossesW. Br. Shade River
Location0.145 Mile N. of T243
RouteCounty Highway C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates39.16022, -82.02019
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2015)
Projected traffic459 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33A Darwin over W. Br. Shade River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.