West Virginia 47 over North Fork Hughes River

Poor Condition95 years old650 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyRitchie
Location0.84 Mile East Of CR 15
CarriesWest Virginia 47
CrossesNorth Fork Hughes River
Coordinates39.11821, -81.27674

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length185.4 ft (56.5 m)
Max Span180.1 ft (54.9 m)
Deck Width21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Deck Area361.6 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000043A095

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