US Bridges

Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 276 - 0.12 Rt 655 · Structure no. 000000000015759

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 88 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 12,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,446 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 33 Wbl
CrossesCub Run
Location0.46 Rt 276 - 0.12 Rt 655
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38822, -78.80462
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,633 (2022)
Projected traffic18,446 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run carry?

About 12,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Wbl over Cub Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.