US Bridges

Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .68 MI N of TR138 · Structure no. 7443870

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPle CR 33
CrossesSpicer Creek
Location.68 MI N of TR138
RouteCounty Highway C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates41.18333, -83.14333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2015)
Projected traffic484 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ple CR 33 over Spicer 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 Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ple CR 33 over Spicer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.