US Bridges

Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 4.05 MI N of CR 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000003A080

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 85
CrossesPond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv
Location4.05 MI N of CR 11/1
RouteState Highway 85
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90464, -81.67908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.