US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac
FairPendleton County, West Virginia · 0.42 MI W JCT CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000036A171
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,394 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac?
The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over S Fork S Branch Potomac?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.