US Bridges

Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run

PoorPosted for load

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West CO Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000017A228

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,930 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 58
CrossesDavisson Run
Location0.03 MI West CO Rt 26
RouteState Highway 5800
Coordinates39.27606, -80.25494
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,930 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$578,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 58 over Davisson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.