US Bridges

Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI East Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A024

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesDodd CO Rt 16
CrossesSkelton Run
Location0.07 MI East Wv Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 1600
Coordinates39.3606, -80.57775
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dodd CO Rt 16 over Skelton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.