US Bridges

County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. CR.17 · Structure no. 00000000043A058

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Route 17/2
CrossesGillespie Run
Location0.01 Mi. S. CR.17
RouteCounty Highway 172
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13874, -81.23776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 17/2 over Gillespie 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 17/2 over Gillespie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.