US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. East JCT CR24 · Structure no. 00000000052A017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesHartley Run
Location0.03 Mi. East JCT CR24
RouteState Highway 7
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.63023, -80.67296
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
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$240,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Hartley 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 February 2024.

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

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Hartley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.