US Bridges

County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000043A145

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24/7
CrossesChevaux De Frize Run
Location0.01 Mile South of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1424, -81.04017
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic224 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24/7 over Chevaux De Frize Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.