US Bridges

County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.61 Mi. North JCT CR 51 · Structure no. 00000000035A058

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 53/4
CrossesCastlemans Run
Location0.61 Mi. North JCT CR 51
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.16029, -80.5311
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic183 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$489,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 53/4 over Castlemans 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 53/4 over Castlemans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.