US Bridges

Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI South CO Rt 24 · Structure no. 00000000025A061

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMarion CO Rt 20
CrossesDunkard Mill Run
Location0.25 MI South CO Rt 24
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates39.51802, -80.22694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$657,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Marion CO Rt 20 over Dunkard Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.