US Bridges

County Route 17 over Dry Run

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 2.88 Mi. S. of Cr. 19 · Structure no. 00000000036A046

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 17 over Dry Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesDry Run
Location2.88 Mi. S. of Cr. 19
RouteCounty Highway 1700
Coordinates38.58939, -79.52183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic428 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Dry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Dry Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.