US Bridges

CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.67 MI W of JCT C.R. 27 · Structure no. 00000000042A251

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 22
CrossesShavers Fork Cheat River
Location1.67 MI W of JCT C.R. 27
RouteCounty Highway 2200
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80759, -79.73777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic128 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 22 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.