US 33 over Steer Creek
GoodGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W of CO 7 · Structure no. 00000000011A145
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over Steer Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Steer Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 85 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2038. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 over Steer Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is US 33 over Steer Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 33 over Steer Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over Steer Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over Steer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.