US Bridges

C.R. 35/16 over Big Run

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 1.00 MI N Jct. CR 45 · Structure no. 00000000047A087

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 35/16 over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 35/16 over Big Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 35/16
CrossesBig Run
Location1.00 MI N Jct. CR 45
RouteCounty Highway 3516
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99926, -79.525
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 35/16 over Big Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 35/16 over Big 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 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 35/16 over Big Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 35/16 over Big Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 35/16 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.