US Bridges

C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.58 Mi. S. Jct. US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A261

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesC.R. 21
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.58 Mi. S. Jct. US 219
RouteCounty Highway 2100
Coordinates38.79219, -79.89149
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,011 by 2042
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 Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 21 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.