US Bridges

CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek

Good

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 33/3 · Structure no. 00000000036A169

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 7/1
CrossesSeneca Creek
Location0.02 MI South of CR 33/3
RouteCounty Highway 701
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85944, -79.46825
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7/1 over Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.