US Bridges

CR 33 over CSX Railroad

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.74 MI E of CR 33/6 · Structure no. 00000000040A028

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 33 over CSX Railroad in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,762 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 33
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.74 MI E of CR 33/6
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43932, -81.85557
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,762 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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$1.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 33 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 33 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.