US Bridges

US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 1.02 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000049A112

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2038. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 33 Ebl
CrossesCR 13 (sls) & CSX RR
Location1.02 MI E of Wv 20
RouteU.S. Route 3300
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99981, -80.21345
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2018)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2038
Trucks16%
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 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 Ebl over CR 13 (sls) & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.