US Bridges

Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.48 Rt 1703- 1.33 Rt 639 · Structure no. 000000000015791

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

About this bridge

Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, 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 196 ft (59.7 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 Wbl
CrossesRTE 340 @ Elkton
Location0.48 Rt 1703- 1.33 Rt 639
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40532, -78.61907
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 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 length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton built?

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

What condition is Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton carry?

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

How long is Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Wbl over RTE 340 @ Elkton?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.