US Bridges

Wv 17 over Dingess Run

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile N of C R 17/2 · Structure no. 00000000023A306

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Dingess Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 17 over Dingess Run in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 17
CrossesDingess Run
Location0.05 Mile N of C R 17/2
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.8367, -81.95948
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2043
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 Wv 17 over Dingess Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Dingess Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Dingess Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Dingess Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.