US Bridges

C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.55 Mi. W. JCT US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A179

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 219/42
CrossesCraven Run
Location0.55 Mi. W. JCT US 219
RouteCounty Highway 21942
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93773, -79.86015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 219/42 over Craven 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 219/42 over Craven Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.