US Bridges

County Route 62 over Sandy Run

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.71 Mi. North JCT CR22 · Structure no. 00000000048A061

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 62 over Sandy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 62 over Sandy 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 62
CrossesSandy Run
Location0.71 Mi. North JCT CR22
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38484, -80.76583
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic122 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$291,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 62 over Sandy Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 62 over Sandy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 62 over Sandy Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 62 over Sandy Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 62 over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.