US Bridges

Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI West CO Rt 98 · Structure no. 00000000039A194

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 7 (f)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.19 MI West CO Rt 98
RouteState Highway 700
CountyPreston County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.42391, -79.49427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 7 (f) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.