US Bridges

US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI W of CO 119/21 · Structure no. 00000000021A094

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,820 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33 Ebl
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.09 MI W of CO 119/21
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates39.00478, -80.39272
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2018)
Projected traffic7,820 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 Ebl over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.