US Bridges

U.S. 33 over Friends Run

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E JCT U.S.220 · Structure no. 00000000036A099

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 33 over Friends Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying U.S. 33 over Friends Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 33
CrossesFriends Run
Location0.01 MI E JCT U.S.220
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65485, -79.33258
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,591 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 33 over Friends Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 33 over Friends 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 33 over Friends Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 33 over Friends Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 33 over Friends Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.