US 33 over Sandy Creek
FairJackson County, West Virginia · 0.18 M East of Wv 68 · Structure no. 00000000018A190
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Sandy Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 over Sandy Creek 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 Sandy Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.