County Route 42 over Gauley River
GoodWebster County, West Virginia · 7.75 MI E of CO 42/1 · Structure no. 00000000051A066
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 42 over Gauley River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 42 over Gauley River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 42 over Gauley River built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 42 over Gauley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 42 over Gauley River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 42 over Gauley River?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 42 over Gauley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.