US Bridges

CR 32/33 over Blackwater River

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile S of CR 32/18 · Structure no. 00000000047A091

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 32/33 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 32/33 over Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesCR 32/33
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.03 Mile S of CR 32/18
RouteCounty Highway 3233
Coordinates39.14191, -79.42605
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 32/33 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 32/33 over Blackwater 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 32/33 over Blackwater River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 32/33 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 32/33 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.