US Bridges

Route 33 Wbl over I-81

Good

Harrisonburg city, Virginia · 0.32 Cantrel -0.25 Burges · Structure no. 000000000031068

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 33 Wbl over I-81 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 33 Wbl over I-81 in Harrisonburg city, Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,731 by 2045. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 33 Wbl
CrossesI-81
Location0.32 Cantrel -0.25 Burges
RouteU.S. Route 33
Coordinates38.43798, -78.85106
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,883 (2022)
Projected traffic21,731 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 I-81 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 33 Wbl over I-81 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 33 Wbl over I-81 carry?

About 14,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 33 Wbl over I-81?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route 33 Wbl over I-81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.