US Bridges

Wv 7 over Dolls Run

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East Mon CO 7/27 · Structure no. 00000000031A275

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 7 over Dolls Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 7 over Dolls Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,030 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 7
CrossesDolls Run
Location0.01 MI East Mon CO 7/27
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.68808, -80.11064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2019)
Projected traffic5,030 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 7 over Dolls Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 7 over Dolls 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Wv 7 over Dolls Run carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 7 over Dolls Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 7 over Dolls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.