West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River

Poor Condition64 years old650 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRitchie
Location0.08 Mile North Of Wv 47
CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesSouth Fork Hughes River
Coordinates39.07440, -81.09540

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length215.6 ft (65.7 m)
Max Span84.0 ft (25.6 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area722.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1962

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic650 (2019)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000043A044

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