County Route 1 over Birch River

Poor Condition76 years old691 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyNicholas
Location0.64 Miles W. Of CR 1/6
CarriesCounty Route 1
CrossesBirch River
Coordinates38.51695, -80.78245

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length76.8 ft (23.4 m)
Max Span72.5 ft (22.1 m)
Deck Width19.0 ft (5.8 m)
Deck Area135.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1950 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic691 (2019)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000034A001

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