US Bridges

Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch

Fair

Mercer County, Ohio · .4MI.E.OF Jct. SR-118 · Structure no. 5400392

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,148
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,148 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,369 by 2035. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 33
CrossesEichler Ditch
Location.4MI.E.OF Jct. SR-118
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyMercer County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68629, -84.63876
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,148 (2015)
Projected traffic4,369 by 2035
Trucks29%
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 Eichler Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch 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 Eichler Ditch carry?

About 3,148 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Eichler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.