US Bridges

US 33 over Friends Run

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.43 Mile West of CR 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000036A170

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Friends Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 33 over Friends Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,591 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesFriends Run
Location0.43 Mile West of CR 5/11
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.65571, -79.3206
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Friends Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Friends Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Friends Run carry?

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

How long is US 33 over Friends Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Friends Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.