County Route 20 over Pierce Run
PoorBrooke County, West Virginia · 0.70 Mi. East Jct. Wv 67 · Structure no. 00000000005A024
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 20 over Pierce Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20 over Pierce Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 20 over Pierce Run built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 20 over Pierce Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 20 over Pierce Run carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 20 over Pierce Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 20 over Pierce Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.