US Bridges

US 33 over US33

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.26 MI W CR 33/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A157

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over US33 is a steel culvert carrying US 33 over US33 in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesUS33
Location1.26 MI W CR 33/8
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.90812, -79.72154
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over US33 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over US33 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over US33 carry?

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

How long is US 33 over US33?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns US 33 over US33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.