US Bridges

CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33

PoorClosed to traffic

Union County, Ohio · 5.98 MI N of US36 · Structure no. 8001383

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,721 by 2038. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36 (bg Rd)
CrossesUS 33
Location5.98 MI N of US36
RouteCounty Highway C0036
CountyUnion County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.1875, -83.25993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2018)
Projected traffic53,721 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33 carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 (bg Rd) over US 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.