US Bridges

FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.14 Mile Beg 235 · Structure no. 092103000001091

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59.7 mi (96 km).

CarriesFR235
CrossesFish Hatchery Run
Location1.14 Mile Beg 235
RouteFederal Lands Road 235
Coordinates38.59527, -79.88414
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59.7 mi (96 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run 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 2022.

How much traffic does FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns FR235 over Fish Hatchery Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.