Wv 82 over Birch River

Poor Condition86 years old850 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWebster
Location2.38 Mi W Of Co 44/8
CarriesWv 82
CrossesBirch River
Coordinates38.44362, -80.57756

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length64.6 ft (19.7 m)
Max Span29.5 ft (9 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area147.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1940

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic850 (2018)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000051A056

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