US Bridges

Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles West Wv Rt 23 · Structure no. 00000000009A105

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesDoddridge CO 55/18
CrossesRobinson Fork
Location0.10 Miles West Wv Rt 23
RouteCounty Highway 5518
Coordinates39.341, -80.57668
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic65 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 CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Doddridge CO 55/18 over Robinson Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.