US Bridges

Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI West JCT Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000052A007

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 66 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,403 by 2043. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 07
CrossesCSX RR Ohio River
Location0.56 MI West JCT Wv 2
RouteState Highway 700
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.65923, -80.86388
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,100 ft (640.1 m)
Longest span715 ft (217.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic15,403 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long with a longest span of 715 ft (217.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 07 over CSX RR Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.