US Bridges

US 33 over US 33

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.30 Mi. W of Wv 68 · Structure no. 00000000018A183

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,716 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over US 33 is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US 33 over US 33 in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,876 by 2045. The structure is 2,716 ft (827.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesUS 33
Location0.30 Mi. W of Wv 68
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93725, -81.7544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,716 ft (827.9 m)
Longest span902 ft (274.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic6,876 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over US 33 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over US 33 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over US 33 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over US 33?

The structure is 2,716 ft (827.9 m) long with a longest span of 902 ft (274.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over US 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.