US Bridges

CR 11 over Buckhannon River

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Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of CO 11/15 · Structure no. 00000000049A149

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 11 over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.16 MI E of CO 11/15
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78277, -80.22224
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.8 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic385 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.