US Bridges

Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork

Fair

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A097

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDoddridge CR 55/5
CrossesRobinson Fork
Location0.01 MI West Wv Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 5505
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3309, -80.57892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2019)
Projected traffic13 by 2039
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 Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CR 55/5 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CR 55/5 over Robinson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.