Co 38/5 over East River

Poor Condition62 years old40 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Location0.36 Mi. W. Of Wv 112
CarriesCo 38/5
CrossesEast River
Coordinates37.31007, -81.05729

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Max Span36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Width14.1 ft (4.3 m)
Deck Area55.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1964

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic40 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000028A098

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