US Bridges

County Route 16 over Sand Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of CO 16/3 · Structure no. 00000000049A039

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 16 over Sand Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 16 over Sand Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 16
CrossesSand Run
Location0.14 MI N of CO 16/3
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94055, -80.17036
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic302 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 16 over Sand Run built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 16 over Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 16 over Sand Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 16 over Sand Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 16 over Sand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.