US Bridges

Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S Dodd. 19/11 · Structure no. 00000000009A138

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDoddridge Co. 23/3
CrossesUpper Run
Location0.03 Miles S Dodd. 19/11
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19011, -80.79526
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge Co. 23/3 over Upper Run?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).