US Bridges

County Route 17 over Caldwell Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000035A137

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Caldwell Run is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 17 over Caldwell Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,587 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesCaldwell Run
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.04443, -80.7124
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Caldwell Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Caldwell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17 over Caldwell Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Caldwell Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Caldwell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.