County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River
GoodBarbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 52 · Structure no. 00000000001A123
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 56 over Tygart Valley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.