County Route 40 over Birch River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI W of CO 21 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A099
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 40 over Birch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 40 over Birch River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2038. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 40 over Birch River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 40 over Birch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 40 over Birch River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 40 over Birch River?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 40 over Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.