US Bridges

County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. E. JCT Cr. 7 · Structure no. 00000000042A021

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rte. 7/2
CrossesShavers Fk. Cheat River
Location0.06 Mi. E. JCT Cr. 7
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98311, -79.73055
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic6 by 2042
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 County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Rte. 7/2 over Shavers Fk. Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.