US Bridges

Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.63 33 Bus - 0.93 Rt 340 · Structure no. 000000000015784

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,442 by 2045. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 33 Ebl
CrossesS F Shenandoah River
Location0.63 33 Bus - 0.93 Rt 340
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.40577, -78.63653
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,411 (2022)
Projected traffic6,442 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 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Ebl over S F Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.