US Bridges

County Route 32 over Castleman Run

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.52 MI North JCT CR 32/3 · Structure no. 00000000005A075

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesCastleman Run
Location0.52 MI North JCT CR 32/3
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.18465, -80.54444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (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 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 July 2023.

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

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

How long is County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.