US Bridges

US 33 over Owen Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of CO 39 · Structure no. 00000000011A067

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Owen Run is a concrete slab carrying US 33 over Owen Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesOwen Run
Location0.16 MI E of CO 39
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85519, -80.96694
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic683 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Owen Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Owen Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Owen Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Owen Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Owen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.