US Bridges

Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.23 Rt 634 - 0.94 Rt 628 · Structure no. 000000000015755

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,974 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 33 Ebl
CrossesWest Swift Run
Location1.23 Rt 634 - 0.94 Rt 628
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37661, -78.58984
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2022)
Projected traffic4,974 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$138 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Ebl over West Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.