US Bridges

US 33 X over US Rt 33 X

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI E of CO Rt 7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A108

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 X over US Rt 33 X is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 X over US Rt 33 X in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,505 by 2038. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33 X
CrossesUS Rt 33 X
Location0.65 MI E of CO Rt 7 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99702, -80.24133
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic8,505 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 X over US Rt 33 X built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 X over US Rt 33 X 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 X over US Rt 33 X carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 33 X over US Rt 33 X?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 X over US Rt 33 X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.