Route 33 Ebl over I-81
PoorHarrisonburg city, Virginia · .32 Cantrel - .83 Burgess · Structure no. 000000000020443
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,883
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 33 Ebl over I-81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Ebl over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,731 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 33 Ebl over I-81 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 33 Ebl over I-81 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route 33 Ebl over I-81 carry?
About 14,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 33 Ebl over I-81?
The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Route 33 Ebl over I-81?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.