Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI E of CO 5/10 · Structure no. 00000000004A016
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,404
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,969 by 2035. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 5 over Little Kanawha 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 3,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 5 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.