US Bridges

Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Mercer County, Ohio · .14 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-197 · Structure no. 5400554

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,514
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek in Mercer County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,514 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,041 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUsr 33
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location.14 Mi. W. of Jct. SR-197
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.60448, -84.49384
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,514 (2015)
Projected traffic9,041 by 2035
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 6,514 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 33 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.