US Bridges

West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. West Jct. CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000052A156

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,781 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 7
CrossesLong Drain Run
Location0.06 Mi. West Jct. CR 12
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates39.66028, -80.48484
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,781 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 7 over Long Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 7 over Long Drain Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.