US Bridges

County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile S of WV85 · Structure no. 00000000003A171

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 85/1
CrossesPond Fork
Location0.04 Mile S of WV85
RouteCounty Highway 851
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.01604, -81.77078
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 85/1 over Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.