US Bridges

Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run

FairPosted for load

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South Dodd CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000009A059

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CR 36/8
CrossesWilhelm Run
Location0.07 MI South Dodd CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 3608
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.27875, -80.84072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CR 36/8 over Wilhelm Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.