US Bridges

U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W JCT CR 33/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A074

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
519 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,835 by 2042. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesU S 33
CrossesShavers Fk & Chessie RR
Location0.10 MI W JCT CR 33/8
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.90927, -79.70167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length519 ft (158.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR?

The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns U S 33 over Shavers Fk & Chessie RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.