US Bridges

County Route 54 over Crow Run

Poor

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. North JCT CR54/1 · Structure no. 00000000052A088

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 54 over Crow Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 54 over Crow Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 54
CrossesCrow Run
Location0.25 Mi. North JCT CR54/1
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.56097, -80.72622
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
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$599,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 54 over Crow Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 54 over Crow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Route 54 over Crow Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 54 over Crow Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 54 over Crow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.