US Bridges

Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork

Good

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000003A190

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 85
CrossesSkin Fork of Pond Fork
Location0.01 MI South CR 11/4
RouteState Highway 85
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80203, -81.59309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 85 over Skin Fork of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork carry?

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

How long is Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 85 over Skin Fork of Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.