US Bridges

Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run

Poor

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI West CO Rt 16 · Structure no. 00000000009A050

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 23
CrossesSkelton Run
Location0.05 MI West CO Rt 16
RouteState Highway 2300
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.36005, -80.57923
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$762,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 23 over Skelton Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.