US 33 over Little Kanawha River
PoorPosted for loadGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E CO 119/9 · Structure no. 00000000011A076
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over Little Kanawha River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 33 over Little Kanawha River in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,316 by 2038. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 over Little Kanawha River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 33 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.