US Bridges

West Virginia 18 over Badger Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR18/2 · Structure no. 00000000048A040

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 18 over Badger Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 18 over Badger 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 6 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 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 18
CrossesBadger Run
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT CR18/2
RouteState Highway 18
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53617, -80.94226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2022)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2042
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$32,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 18 over Badger Run built?

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

What condition is West Virginia 18 over Badger 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 18 over Badger Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 18 over Badger Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.