US Bridges

West Virginia 74 over Long Run

Good

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CR 7/24 · Structure no. 00000000043A202

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 74 over Long Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 74 over Long Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 74
CrossesLong Run
Location0.02 MI South CR 7/24
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates39.25202, -80.96693
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic846 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 74 over Long Run built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 74 over Long 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 74 over Long Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 74 over Long Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 74 over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.