US Bridges

CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 55/20 · Structure no. 00000000016A118

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesCR 23/7 Sls
CrossesLost River
Location0.06 MI S of CR 55/20
RouteCounty Highway 2307
Coordinates39.04054, -78.71053
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks8%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 23/7 Sls over Lost 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 23/7 Sls over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.