US Bridges

County Route 22 over Buckhannon River

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CO 30/7 · Structure no. 00000000049A052

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22 over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.03 MI E of CO 30/7
RouteCounty Highway 2200
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91487, -80.2295
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22 over Buckhannon River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 22 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.