US Bridges

County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.93 MI N of CO 42/1 · Structure no. 00000000011A093

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 42
CrossesDuskcamp Run
Location0.93 MI N of CO 42/1
RouteCounty Highway 4200
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8717, -80.7386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic456 by 2038
Trucks10%
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$575,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 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 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 42 over Duskcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.