US Bridges

CR 85/5 over Pond Fork

Poor

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000003A119

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/5 over Pond Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 85/5 over Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 85/5
CrossesPond Fork
Location0.02 MI N of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 855
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.95382, -81.71819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85/5 over Pond Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/5 over Pond Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85/5 over Pond Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/5 over Pond Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/5 over Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.