US Bridges

County Route 32 over Castlemans Run

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. North JCT CR32/5 · Structure no. 00000000005A035

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Castlemans Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 32 over Castlemans Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesCastlemans Run
Location0.16 Mi. North JCT CR32/5
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.17082, -80.53543
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic373 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$369,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Castlemans Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Castlemans 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 Route 32 over Castlemans Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Castlemans Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Castlemans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.