US Bridges

Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.26 Rt 996 - 0.23 Rt 644 · Structure no. 000000000015777

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 9,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,289 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 33 Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.26 Rt 996 - 0.23 Rt 644
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.38438, -78.71039
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,101 (2022)
Projected traffic13,289 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$274 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway 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 2022.

How much traffic does Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 9,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.