US Bridges

C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI E JCT CR 53 · Structure no. 00000000042A069

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
738 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,160
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,039 by 2043. The structure is 738 ft (225 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesC. R. 151
CrossesTygart Valley R & CSX RR
Location0.12 MI E JCT CR 53
RouteCounty Highway 15100
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93908, -79.96124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length738 ft (225 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2023)
Projected traffic4,039 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR?

The structure is 738 ft (225 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 151 over Tygart Valley R & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.