US Bridges

US 33 over CO 4/9

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000049A111

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over CO 4/9 is a concrete frame carrying US 33 over CO 4/9 in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesCO 4/9
Location0.40 MI E of Wv 20
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates39.00259, -80.22511
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2018)
Projected traffic12,495 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over CO 4/9 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over CO 4/9 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over CO 4/9 carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over CO 4/9?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over CO 4/9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.