US Bridges

County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.68 Mi.N.Of Cr. 39/2 · Structure no. 00000000042A094

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39/1
CrossesShavers Run
Location0.68 Mi.N.Of Cr. 39/2
RouteCounty Highway 3901
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.74325, -79.91644
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic165 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39/1 over Shavers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.