US Bridges

City Street over Long Run

Poor

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 88 · Structure no. 00000000035A906

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Long Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street over Long Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesLong Run
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT Wv 88
RouteCity Street N1690
Coordinates40.0796, -80.69276
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$561,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Long Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over Long Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does City Street over Long Run carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is City Street over Long Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Long Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.