US Bridges

Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. JCT CR 72/6 · Structure no. 00000000047A079

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 703 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 72
CrossesUpper Jonathan Run
Location0.01 Mi. N. JCT CR 72/6
RouteState Highway 7200
Coordinates39.1779, -79.72379
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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 Upper Jonathan Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 72 over Upper 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run carry?

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

How long is Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 72 over Upper Jonathan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.