US Bridges

CR 7 over Bens Run

Good

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of CR 7/1 · Structure no. 00000000037A034

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 7 over Bens Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 7 over Bens Run in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 7
CrossesBens Run
Location0.01 Mile West of CR 7/1
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates39.45757, -81.09434
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic930 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 CR 7 over Bens Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 7 over Bens 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does CR 7 over Bens Run carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 7 over Bens Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 7 over Bens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.