Usr 33 over Black Creek
FairMercer County, Ohio · .23MI.E.OF Van Wert Co. · Structure no. 5400368
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,302
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Usr 33 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 33 over Black Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 73 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,195 by 2035. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Usr 33 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Usr 33 over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Usr 33 over Black Creek carry?
About 2,302 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Usr 33 over Black Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Usr 33 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.