Wv Route 7 over Guston Run
PoorPosted for loadMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West US Route 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A015
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 7 over Guston Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 7 over Guston Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,805 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 7 over Guston Run built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 7 over Guston Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Guston Run carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 7 over Guston Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 7 over Guston Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.