US Bridges

Liberty Street over Berkeley Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of US Rt 119 · Structure no. 00000000046A900

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Street over Berkeley Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty Street over Berkeley Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesLiberty Street
CrossesBerkeley Run
Location0.01 MI East of US Rt 119
RouteCity Street N0640
Coordinates39.32944, -80.03738
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Street over Berkeley Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Street over Berkeley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Street over Berkeley Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Street over Berkeley Run?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Street over Berkeley Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.