US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River
PoorPendleton County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West of Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000036A098
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac 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 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 & Wv 28 over N Fk S Br Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.