US Bridges

City Street over Bunnell Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of Wv 74 · Structure no. 00000000043A901

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over Bunnell Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying City Street over Bunnell Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 149 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCity Street
CrossesBunnell Run
Location0.01 Mile East of Wv 74
RouteCity Street N1240
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28521, -80.96452
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic149 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over Bunnell Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is City Street over Bunnell 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 2023.

How much traffic does City Street over Bunnell Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is City Street over Bunnell Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over Bunnell Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.