US Bridges

Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 276 - 0.83 Rt 655 · Structure no. 000000000015775

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird is a concrete tee beam carrying Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,446 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 33 Ebl
CrossesCub Run @ Penn Laird
Location0.46 Rt 276 - 0.83 Rt 655
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.38802, -78.80482
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird carry?

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

How long is Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Ebl over Cub Run @ Penn Laird?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.