US Bridges

US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR

Poor

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.30 MI West Jct. U.S.250 · Structure no. 00000000042A171

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2042. The structure is 1,327 ft (404.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33
CrossesTygart Valley R.& CSX RR
Location1.30 MI West Jct. U.S.250
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.96007, -79.99054
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,327 ft (404.4 m)
Longest span294 ft (89.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR?

The structure is 1,327 ft (404.4 m) long with a longest span of 294 ft (89.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.