US Bridges

Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. N of CR 07 (sls) · Structure no. 00000000012A127

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesWv 42 (t)
CrossesNorman Run
Location0.24 Mi. N of CR 07 (sls)
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.03087, -79.12571
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 (t) over Norman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.