Wv Route 71 over Bluestone River

Fair Condition20 years old3,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyMercer
Location0.01 Mile N Of Co 15/5
CarriesWv Route 71
CrossesBluestone River
Coordinates37.35647, -81.24556

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length170.6 ft (52 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width40.4 ft (12.3 m)
Deck Area639.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built2006

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000028A308

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