US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Dry Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. North JCT CR18/5 · Structure no. 00000000048A039

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 18 over Dry Run in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesDry Run
Location0.15 Mi. North JCT CR18/5
RouteState Highway 18
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.54148, -80.89995
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Dry 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 18 over Dry Run carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Dry Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.