US Bridges

County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run

PoorPosted for load

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.63 Mi. North JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A026

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Route 35
CrossesMcgraws Run
Location0.63 Mi. North JCT US 40
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates40.09649, -80.57227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$543,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 35 over Mcgraws Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.