US Bridges

Wv 42 T over Robinson Run

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI S of CR 07 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A039

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 T over Robinson Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 42 T over Robinson Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,413 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesWv 42 T
CrossesRobinson Run
Location0.25 MI S of CR 07 Sls
RouteState Highway 4200
Coordinates39.02446, -79.1299
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2020)
Projected traffic6,413 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$625,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 42 T over Robinson Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 42 T over Robinson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 42 T over Robinson Run carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 T over Robinson Run?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 T over Robinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.