US Bridges

Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A087

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CR 55/17
CrossesRobinson Fork
Location0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 5517
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.35169, -80.5751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CR 55/17 over Robinson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.