US Bridges

County Route 20/4 over Upper Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 2.00 Mi. East JCT WV20 · Structure no. 00000000052A112

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/4 over Upper Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 20/4 over Upper Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/4
CrossesUpper Run
Location2.00 Mi. East JCT WV20
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.55391, -80.62428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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$328,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/4 over Upper Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/4 over Upper Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/4 over Upper Run carry?

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

How long is County Route 20/4 over Upper Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/4 over Upper Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.