US Bridges

Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run

PoorPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 36/11 · Structure no. 00000000009A058

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run is a concrete slab carrying Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO Rt 36
CrossesDotson Run
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 36/11
RouteCounty Highway 3600
Coordinates39.27435, -80.88966
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic360 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$493,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run built?

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

What condition is Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO Rt 36 over Dotson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.