US Bridges

County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 00000000052A099

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 82/1
CrossesBuffalo Run
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT CR 82
RouteCounty Highway 821
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.49161, -80.63497
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic69 by 2041
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$659,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 82/1 over Buffalo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 82/1 over Buffalo Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.