US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Steel Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. West JCT CR7/8 · Structure no. 00000000052A129

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Steel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 7 over Steel Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,682 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesSteel Run
Location0.02 Mi. West JCT CR7/8
RouteState Highway 700
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62604, -80.65806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,682 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Steel Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Steel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Steel Run carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Steel Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Steel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.