US Bridges

C.R. 905 over Bens Run

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Roane County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mile North of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000044A183

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 905 over Bens Run is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 905 over Bens Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 905
CrossesBens Run
Location0.06 Mile North of US 119
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7969, -81.35423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 C.R. 905 over Bens Run built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 905 over Bens 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 905 over Bens Run carry?

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

How long is C.R. 905 over Bens Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 905 over Bens Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.