US Bridges

Wv 7 over Dolls Run

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI E of Mon CO Rt 39 · Structure no. 00000000031A325

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 7 over Dolls Run in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 7
CrossesDolls Run
Location0.35 MI E of Mon CO Rt 39
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.7078, -80.1155
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 2012, making it 13 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 March 2023.

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 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 7 over Dolls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.