US Bridges

US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 1.22 MI East of CO Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000049A110

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,088 by 2038. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 33 X
CrossesUS 119 and Wv 20
Location1.22 MI East of CO Rt 7
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00163, -80.23241
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2018)
Projected traffic7,088 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20 built?

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

What condition is US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20 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 Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20 carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 33 X over US 119 and Wv 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.