West Virginia 16 over Little Kanawha River

Fair Condition66 years old1,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyCalhoun
Location0.09 Mile South Of Wv 5
CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Coordinates38.92169, -81.09476

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length375.0 ft (114.3 m)
Max Span103.0 ft (31.4 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area1257.3 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,500 (2019)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000007A045

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