US Bridges

Wv 85 over Pond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000003A082

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
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 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 85
CrossesPond Fork of Ltl Coal Rv
Location0.01 MI South of CR 26
RouteState Highway 85
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97215, -81.71139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 October 2023.

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

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.