US Bridges

United States 40 over Long Run

Fair

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. West JCT Wv 88 · Structure no. 00000000035A140

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

United States 40 over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying United States 40 over Long Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,732 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnited States 40
CrossesLong Run
Location0.20 Mi. West JCT Wv 88
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyOhio County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.07651, -80.69663
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic17,732 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 United States 40 over Long Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is United States 40 over Long 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does United States 40 over Long Run carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is United States 40 over Long Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns United States 40 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.