US 33 over Buckhannon River
FairUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.94 MI W of CO 5/9 · Structure no. 00000000049A114
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 439 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 33 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Buckhannon River 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,248 by 2038. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 33 over Buckhannon River built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 33 over Buckhannon River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 33 over Buckhannon River carry?
About 5,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 33 over Buckhannon River?
The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 33 over Buckhannon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.