US Bridges

Route 33 Business over Elk Run

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.58 Wclelk - 0.20 Eclelk · Structure no. 000000000015756

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,795
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Business over Elk Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 33 Business over Elk Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 97 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 2,795 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,116 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 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 Business
CrossesElk Run
Location0.58 Wclelk - 0.20 Eclelk
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40694, -78.62013
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,795 (2022)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Business over Elk Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Route 33 Business over Elk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Business over Elk Run carry?

About 2,795 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 33 Business over Elk Run?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Business over Elk Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.