Route 33 over Dry River
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 5.76 Rt 847-5.09 W Va Lin · Structure no. 000000000015765
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,647
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 33 over Dry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 over Dry River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 1,647 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,836 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 33 over Dry River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Route 33 over Dry River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Route 33 over Dry River carry?
About 1,647 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 33 over Dry River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Route 33 over Dry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.