US Bridges

Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI N of 119/12 · Structure no. 00000000003A086

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 17
CrossesSpruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv
Location0.72 MI N of 119/12
RouteState Highway 17
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.0327, -81.83418
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 17 over Spruce Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Spruce Fk of Ltl Coal Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.