US Bridges

County Route 4 over US Route 22

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 1/3 · Structure no. 00000000005A068

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4 over US Route 22 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Route 4 over US Route 22 in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4
CrossesUS Route 22
Location0.10 Mi. South JCT CR 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.39783, -80.57524
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$219,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4 over US Route 22 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4 over US Route 22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 4 over US Route 22 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 4 over US Route 22?

The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4 over US Route 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.