FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US. 33

Carrying US. 33 over BRIERY GAP RUN

0.07 MI. E. OF CR 33/4, Pendleton, West Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US. 33

The US. 33 bridge in Pendleton, West Virginia carries US. 33 over BRIERY GAP RUN. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.3 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US. 33 compares

▼ 17.4
Load rating vs West Virginia average (41.0 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of West Virginia bridges
114
Bridges in Pendleton · 24 in Poor condition
US. 33 23.6 t
West Virginia average 41.0 t

Live comparison across West Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00000000036A096

How to read this record

US. 33 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US. 33 against other structures in Pendleton and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US. 33?

US. 33 in Pendleton, West Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US. 33 inspected?

US. 33's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,600 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US. 33 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US. 33?

US. 33 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US. 33?

US. 33 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US. 33 and does age affect safety?

US. 33 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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