US Bridges

Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.03 Rt 639 - 0.32 Rt 340 · Structure no. 000000000015785

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 33 Ebl
CrossesNS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton
Location1.03 Rt 639 - 0.32 Rt 340
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40546, -78.62527
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton carry?

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

How long is Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Ebl over NS RR & 5th ST @ Elkton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.