US Bridges

County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 17 · Structure no. 00000000001A101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.01 MI E of CO 17
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.02554, -79.9369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic392 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Tygart Valley 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.