US Bridges

CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI N of CR 31/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000019A038

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 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 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 31 Sls
CrossesRattlesnake Run
Location0.60 MI N of CR 31/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.40054, -77.77416
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2040
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 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 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 31 Sls over Rattlesnake Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.