US Bridges

C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River

Good

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI S Wv 5 F · Structure no. 00000000004A196

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesC0 35/2 Sls
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.12 MI S Wv 5 F
RouteCounty Highway 352
Coordinates38.86271, -80.69965
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span164 ft (50.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

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 C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C0 35/2 Sls over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.