US Bridges

US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI North of CR 250/4 · Structure no. 00000000042A263

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesUS 250
CrossesShavers Fork Cheat River
Location0.29 MI North of CR 250/4
RouteU.S. Route 25000
Coordinates38.617, -79.86974
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic945 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
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 US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 250 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 250 over Shavers Fork Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.