Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River
PoorPosted for loadRandolph County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI S JCT Rand. Ave. · Structure no. 00000000042A901
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,226 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.