US Bridges

County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.53 MI N CO Rt 30/21 · Structure no. 00000000049A066

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32/17
CrossesMill Race Buckhannon Riv
Location0.53 MI N CO Rt 30/21
RouteCounty Highway 3217
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83181, -80.2003
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2038
Trucks8%
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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32/17 over Mill Race Buckhannon Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.