US Bridges

SR-4 over Over US-33

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Union County, Ohio · .33 MI East SR31 · Structure no. 8000093

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,535
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-4 over Over US-33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-4 over Over US-33 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 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 8,535 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,847 by 2035. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-4
CrossesOver US-33
Location.33 MI East SR31
RouteState Highway 4
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25302, -83.36715
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,535 (2015)
Projected traffic11,847 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-4 over Over US-33 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR-4 over Over US-33 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR-4 over Over US-33 carry?

About 8,535 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-4 over Over US-33?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR-4 over Over US-33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.