US Bridges

U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. W of Jct. Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000036A097

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run is a concrete slab carrying U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 33 & Wv 28
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.23 Mi. W of Jct. Wv 28
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.70903, -79.46684
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,676 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 33 & Wv 28 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.