US Bridges

County Route 32 over Castleman Run

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Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.41 Mi. North JCT CR32/3 · Structure no. 00000000005A074

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Castleman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over Castleman Run in Brooke 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesCastleman Run
Location0.41 Mi. North JCT CR32/3
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.18329, -80.54452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic373 by 2039
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$348,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Castleman Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 32 over Castleman 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Castleman Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.