US Bridges

CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River

Fair

Morgan County, West Virginia · 1.93 MI S of CR 9/12 · Structure no. 00000000033A007

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 07 (sls)
CrossesCacapon River
Location1.93 MI S of CR 9/12
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58199, -78.30876
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 07 (sls) over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.