US Bridges

Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.74 Rt 624 - 1.14 Rt 634 · Structure no. 000000000015793

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run is a concrete slab carrying Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,407 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,974 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 33 Wbl
CrossesWest Swift Run
Location0.74 Rt 624 - 1.14 Rt 634
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.37694, -78.5898
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,407 (2022)
Projected traffic4,974 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 Wbl over West Swift Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run carry?

About 3,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Wbl over West Swift Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.