US Bridges

County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A072

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/27
CrossesBig Ditch Run
Location0.09 MI E of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2027
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40853, -80.55558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/27 over Big Ditch Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.