County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run
PoorPosted for loadGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.34 MI N of CO 42/1 · Structure no. 00000000011A092
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 42 over Duskcamp 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.