US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Wv 218 · Structure no. 00000000031A279

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesRoberts Run
Location0.01 MI West Wv 218
RouteState Highway 700
Coordinates39.71987, -80.21376
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route 7 over Roberts Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Roberts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Roberts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.