US Bridges

Wv 28 over Big Run

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.55 Mi. S. JCT 28/10 · Structure no. 00000000036A130

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 over Big Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 28 over Big Run in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 28
CrossesBig Run
Location0.55 Mi. S. JCT 28/10
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.62363, -79.56585
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 28 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 28 over Big Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 over Big Run?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.