US Bridges

Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles North of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A900

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBridge Avenue
CrossesBig Coal River
Location0.02 Miles North of Wv 3
RouteCity Street N1705
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.9794, -81.53361
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River built?

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

What condition is Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Avenue over Big Coal River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.