West Virginia 5 over Laurel Creek

Good Condition86 years old1,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyCalhoun
Location0.03 M West Of CR 35/33
CarriesWest Virginia 5
CrossesLaurel Creek
Coordinates38.90853, -81.04030

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length147.6 ft (45 m)
Max Span55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Width30.5 ft (9.3 m)
Deck Area418.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000007A013

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