US Bridges

US 33 over Over SR-161

Good

Union County, Ohio · At Jct. of SR161 · Structure no. 8001596

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,398
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Over SR-161 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 33 over Over SR-161 in Union County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, 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 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 23,398 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,476 by 2038. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesOver SR-161
LocationAt Jct. of SR161
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.11006, -83.17974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,398 (2018)
Projected traffic32,476 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Over SR-161 built?

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

What condition is US 33 over Over SR-161 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Over SR-161 carry?

About 23,398 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Over SR-161?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Over SR-161?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.