US Bridges

US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT CR35 · Structure no. 00000000035A047

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run is a concrete slab carrying US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 40
CrossesMcgraws Run
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT CR35
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.08776, -80.57028
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
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 40 over Mcgraws 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 June 2023.

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

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 40 over Mcgraws Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.