US Bridges

U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. E. Jct. CR 5/2 · Structure no. 00000000036A168

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,436 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 33
CrossesSeneca Creek
Location0.06 Mi. E. Jct. CR 5/2
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.84136, -79.41914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,436 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 33 over Seneca 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 33 over Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.