US Bridges

Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.47 MI N of SR739 · Structure no. 8000743

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
264
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,986 by 2038. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDarby-Pottrsbrg RD
CrossesUS33
Location1.47 MI N of SR739
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.26835, -83.49815
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2018)
Projected traffic42,986 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33 carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Darby-Pottrsbrg RD over US33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.