US Bridges

Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon

Fair

Jefferson County, West Virginia · 1.1 Miles from Upper Park · Structure no. 3850002P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2007 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2027. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShoreline Road
CrossesOld Canal Lagoon
Location1.1 Miles from Upper Park
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyJefferson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.32063, -77.74557
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2007)
Projected traffic2 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$82,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shoreline Road over Old Canal Lagoon?

It is owned by the National Park Service.