US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. West JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000052A138

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesAbandoned RR Property
Location0.01 Mi. West JCT US250
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.67545, -80.45401
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Abandoned RR Property?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.