US Bridges

Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run

PoorPosted for load

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 1.79 MI N CR 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000036A083

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv 28 & Wv 55
CrossesZeke Run
Location1.79 MI N CR 28/1
RouteState Highway 2800
Coordinates38.90474, -79.31529
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 & Wv 55 over Zeke Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.