US Bridges

CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI N of CR 16/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A093

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 16 (sls)
CrossesBeaver Run
Location0.32 MI N of CR 16/3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates39.38218, -78.85102
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 (sls) over Beaver 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 16 (sls) over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.