US Bridges

C.R. 62 over Ralston Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.10 MI N JCT CR 62/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A119

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 62 over Ralston Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 62 over Ralston Run 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 62
CrossesRalston Run
Location1.10 MI N JCT CR 62/1
RouteCounty Highway 6200
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.50988, -80.06799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 62 over Ralston Run built?

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

What condition is C.R. 62 over Ralston Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does C.R. 62 over Ralston Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C.R. 62 over Ralston Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 62 over Ralston Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.