US Bridges

Wv 72 over Jonathan Run

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.13 Mi. S. Jct. CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000047A073

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 72 over Jonathan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 72 over Jonathan Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 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 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 72
CrossesJonathan Run
Location0.13 Mi. S. Jct. CR 6
RouteState Highway 7200
Coordinates39.18349, -79.72856
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2019)
Projected traffic703 by 2039
Trucks12%
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 Wv 72 over Jonathan Run built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Wv 72 over Jonathan 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 72 over Jonathan Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 72 over Jonathan Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 72 over Jonathan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.