US Bridges

C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 1.33 MI S of Wv 28-A T · Structure no. 00000000029A028

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,332 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 28/1
CrossesRailroad Property
Location1.33 MI S of Wv 28-A T
RouteCounty Highway 2801
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63152, -78.78199
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,332 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 28/1 over Railroad Property?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.