US Bridges

Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles So of CR 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000003A154

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 85 (f)
CrossesJames Branch of Pond Fk
Location0.01 Miles So of CR 11/1
RouteState Highway 85
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87057, -81.63566
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2041
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 (f) over James Branch of Pond Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.