US Bridges

U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. E. Jct. CR 29 · Structure no. 00000000042A187

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesU.S. 33
CrossesDry Fork River
Location0.05 Mi. E. Jct. CR 29
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.91158, -79.54258
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 33 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.