Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv
PoorBoone County, West Virginia · 3.22 MI N of CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000003A077
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 85 over Pond Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.