US Bridges

County Route 5 over Third Run

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mil East of CR 31/10 · Structure no. 00000000043A183

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5 over Third Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5 over Third Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2042. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5
CrossesThird Run
Location0.22 Mil East of CR 31/10
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.21038, -81.07211
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic447 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5 over Third Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5 over Third 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5 over Third Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5 over Third Run?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5 over Third Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.