US Bridges

County Route 16 over Bruce Run

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.78 Mi. East JCT CR5 · Structure no. 00000000026A030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Bruce Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 16 over Bruce Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesBruce Run
Location0.78 Mi. East JCT CR5
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.98251, -80.61917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic203 by 2040
Trucks14%
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$290,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Bruce Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Bruce 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Bruce Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Bruce Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Bruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.