US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 1.13 Mi. West JCT CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000052A011

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,329 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesDuerns Run
Location1.13 Mi. West JCT CR 38
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.61122, -80.78819
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,329 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Duerns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.