Interstate 79 over US 33
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 2.81 MI N of CO 19/39 · Structure no. 00000000021A124
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 79 over US 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 79 over US 33 in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,900 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,877 by 2038. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 45 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 79 over US 33 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 79 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Interstate 79 over US 33 carry?
About 13,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 79 over US 33?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 79 over US 33?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.