US Bridges

Wv 16 over Philip Run

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 1.09 MI North CR 16/12 · Structure no. 00000000007A075

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Philip Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 16 over Philip Run in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 16
CrossesPhilip Run
Location1.09 MI North CR 16/12
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates38.89285, -81.09099
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Philip Run built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Philip 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Philip Run carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Philip Run?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Philip Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.