US Bridges

C. R. 21 over Whitman Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 2.21 Mi. N. C.R. 37/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A225

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 21 over Whitman Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C. R. 21 over Whitman Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 627 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesC. R. 21
CrossesWhitman Run
Location2.21 Mi. N. C.R. 37/8
RouteCounty Highway 2100
Coordinates38.88515, -79.88328
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic627 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 21 over Whitman Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 21 over Whitman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 21 over Whitman Run carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 21 over Whitman Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 21 over Whitman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.