US Bridges

West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR69/1 · Structure no. 00000000052A094

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,644 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 69
CrossesCappo Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR69/1
RouteState Highway 69
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.6995, -80.43552
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,644 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 69 over Cappo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 69 over Cappo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.