US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East CO Rt 25 · Structure no. 00000000031A008

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2041. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesDunkard Creek
Location0.04 MI East CO Rt 25
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70663, -80.174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.