US Bridges

County Route 17 over Indian Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.03 M West of CR 17/7 · Structure no. 00000000043A055

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17 over Indian Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 17 over Indian Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 17
CrossesIndian Run
Location0.03 M West of CR 17/7
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13051, -81.08975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic224 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17 over Indian Run built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17 over Indian Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17 over Indian Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 17 over Indian Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17 over Indian Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.