US Bridges

County Route 10 over Broad Run

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles E. of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000032A016

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 10 over Broad Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 10 over Broad Run in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 10
CrossesBroad Run
Location0.05 Miles E. of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.66494, -80.62417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic81 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 10 over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 10 over Broad Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 10 over Broad Run carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 10 over Broad Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 10 over Broad Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.