US Bridges

US Route 40 over Gashell Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT CR 40/3 · Structure no. 00000000035A042

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Gashell Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 40 over Gashell Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesGashell Run
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT CR 40/3
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.06504, -80.60639
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 40 over Gashell Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Gashell 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 April 2023.

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

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Gashell Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Gashell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.