US Bridges

Wv Route 23 over Broad Run

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East CO Rt 4 · Structure no. 00000000009A043

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 23 over Broad Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv Route 23 over Broad Run in Doddridge 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long.

CarriesWv Route 23
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.06 MI East CO Rt 4
RouteState Highway 2300
Coordinates39.40493, -80.67303
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 Wv Route 23 over Broad Run built?

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

What condition is Wv Route 23 over Broad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 23 over Broad Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 23 over Broad Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Wv Route 23 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.