US Bridges

U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mile W JCT CR 5/18 · Structure no. 00000000042A217

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 33
CrossesGlady Fk of Cheat River
Location0.31 Mile W JCT CR 5/18
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89263, -79.64457
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,835 by 2032
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 Glady Fk of Cheat River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River carry?

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

How long is U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 33 over Glady Fk of Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.