US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Wv 218 · Structure no. 00000000025A022

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMarion CO Rt 15/7
CrossesHelens Run
Location0.01 MI North Wv 218
RouteCounty Highway 1507
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46086, -80.25194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 15/7 over Helens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.