US Bridges

US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI East of CO Rt 3/6 · Structure no. 00000000049A121

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2038. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 33 W
CrossesSand Run and CO 3/6
Location0.08 MI East of CO Rt 3/6
RouteU.S. Route 3300
Coordinates38.98245, -80.15859
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6 built?

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

What condition is US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6 carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 W over Sand Run and CO 3/6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.