US Bridges

County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01MI N of CO 40 · Structure no. 00000000011A090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40/7
CrossesDuskcamp Run
Location0.01MI N of CO 40
RouteCounty Highway 4007
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89345, -80.74356
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40/7 over Duskcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.