US Bridges

US Route 40 over Peters Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR25 · Structure no. 00000000035A039

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Peters Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 40 over Peters Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 91 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,394 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesPeters Run
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR25
RouteU.S. Route 40
Coordinates40.04867, -80.64254
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2020)
Projected traffic9,394 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 40 over Peters Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US Route 40 over Peters 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 40 over Peters Run carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Peters Run?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US Route 40 over Peters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.