US Bridges

Wv 17 over Dingess Run

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.05 MI South of CR 119/3 · Structure no. 00000000023A118

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Dingess Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 17 over Dingess Run in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 17
CrossesDingess Run
Location1.05 MI South of CR 119/3
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85849, -81.9275
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 17 over Dingess Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 17 over Dingess 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Dingess Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Dingess Run?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Dingess Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.