US Bridges

County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. W. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A088

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,463 by 2042. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 37/8
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.10 Mi. W. of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 3708
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8424, -79.87623
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,463 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$320,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 37/8 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.