C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N JCT CR 39 · Structure no. 00000000042A085
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River is a steel truss - thru carrying C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns C.R. 37 over Tygart Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.