US Bridges

CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage

Good

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 0.48 MI East of Wv 115 · Structure no. 00000000019A064

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,204 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17/4 (5th Ave.)
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.48 MI East of Wv 115
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29832, -77.85252
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,204 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17/4 (5th Ave.) over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.