US Bridges

CR 6 over Broad Run

FairPosted for load

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.98 MI W of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000027A013

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6 over Broad Run is a concrete slab carrying CR 6 over Broad Run in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 6
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.98 MI W of Wv 62
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.97394, -81.95502
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic276 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$450,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6 over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6 over Broad 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6 over Broad Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 6 over Broad Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.