US Bridges

Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO 11/17 · Structure no. 00000000049A912

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2038. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesYouth Camp Road
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.01 MI N of CO 11/17
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.75735, -80.23399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic28 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youth Camp Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Youth Camp Road over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.