Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek
PoorPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South CO Rt 50/30 · Structure no. 00000000009A033
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 18 over Middle Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.