US Bridges

County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run

FairPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S CO 19/40 · Structure no. 00000000004A087

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty ROUTE28
CrossesSkidmore Run
Location0.12 MI S CO 19/40
RouteCounty Highway 2800
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66138, -80.7151
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County ROUTE28 over Skidmore Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.