US Bridges

C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI S JCT CR 39/3 · Structure no. 00000000042A092

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 39
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.19 MI S JCT CR 39/3
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73162, -79.95975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 39 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 39 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.