US Bridges

County Route 30 over Buckhannon River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 24 · Structure no. 00000000049A135

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 30 over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.01 MI W of CO 24
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87454, -80.18957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 30 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 30 over Buckhannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 30 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.