US Bridges

County Route 40 over Sliding Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI E of Wv 5 · Structure no. 00000000011A089

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Sliding Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40 over Sliding Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesSliding Run
Location0.46 MI E of Wv 5
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89713, -80.72719
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Sliding Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Sliding 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Sliding Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Sliding Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Sliding Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.