US Bridges

CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch

Fair

Miami County, Ohio · 0.42 MI E. of CR 36 · Structure no. 5531950

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,010
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch in Miami County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33 Eldean
CrossesBeedle Ditch
Location0.42 MI E. of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyMiami County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.07747, -84.23239
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating85.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2015)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 Eldean over Beedle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch carry?

About 5,010 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 33 Eldean over Beedle Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.