US Bridges

County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run

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Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.18 Mi. East JCT CR 14 · Structure no. 00000000005A021

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7
CrossesEbenezer Run
Location0.18 Mi. East JCT CR 14
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.30578, -80.56176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic671 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 over Ebenezer Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.