US Bridges

Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. W. Jct. CR.56/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A098

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 43
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.04 Mi. W. Jct. CR.56/1
RouteCounty Highway 4300
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68133, -80.00305
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic457 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River built?

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

What condition is Cr. 43 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 43 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.