US Bridges

US 33 over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Ohio · 1.07 MI N of SR4 · Structure no. 8001111

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,286
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Mill Creek in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 59 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 23,286 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,321 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.07 MI N of SR4
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.24542, -83.35417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,286 (2018)
Projected traffic32,321 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 33 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 33 over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Mill Creek carry?

About 23,286 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.