US Bridges

CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River

Good

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N of Wv 29 F · Structure no. 00000000014A106

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River is a concrete slab carrying CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 7/1 Sls
CrossesBranch of North River
Location0.09 MI N of Wv 29 F
RouteCounty Highway 701
Coordinates39.20776, -78.59604
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic86 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/1 Sls over Branch of North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.