US Bridges

US Route 33 F over West Fork River

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO Rt 1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A091

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 33 F over West Fork River is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 33 F over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS Route 33 F
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.01 MI E of CO Rt 1 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates39.0388, -80.46813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2018)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 33 F over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 33 F over West Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 33 F over West Fork River carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US Route 33 F over West Fork River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 33 F over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.