West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River

Poor Condition67 years old850 vehicles/day

Location

StateWest Virginia
CountyWirt
Location0.12 Mile West Of CR 9
CarriesWest Virginia 5
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Coordinates38.94817, -81.27112

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck3 (Serious)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length401.2 ft (122.3 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area1271.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic850 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000053A010

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