US Bridges

Wv Route 7 over Ravine

Poor

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.57 MI West Pres CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000039A015

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 7 over Ravine is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 7 over Ravine in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 7
CrossesRavine
Location0.57 MI West Pres CR 19
RouteState Highway 700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56115, -79.80749
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2019)
Projected traffic7,350 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$431,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 7 over Ravine built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 7 over Ravine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 7 over Ravine carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 7 over Ravine?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 7 over Ravine?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.