US Bridges

Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles West of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A264

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 911 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 15
CrossesTygart Valley River
Location0.23 Miles West of US 219
RouteState Highway 1500
Coordinates38.5526, -80.0372
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic911 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 15 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 15 over Tygart Valley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.