US Bridges

County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S of CO Rt 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000021A015

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls is a steel continuous frame carrying County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,155 by 2038. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 7 Sls
CrossesCO 7 Sls
Location0.10 MI S of CO Rt 7/7
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10431, -80.39206
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic11,155 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 7 Sls over CO 7 Sls?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.