US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Dolls Run

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI West Mgl CO 7/27 · Structure no. 00000000031A310

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Dolls Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 7 over Dolls Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesDolls Run
Location0.06 MI West Mgl CO 7/27
RouteState Highway 700
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.68565, -80.10944
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
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 Route 7 over Dolls Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 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 March 2023.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Dolls Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Dolls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.