US Bridges

County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run

Fair

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.90 Mi. West JCT CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000052A110

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesSkinner Hollow Run
Location0.90 Mi. West JCT CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5865, -80.81129
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Skinner Hollow Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.