US Bridges

Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile E of Dodd CO 10 · Structure no. 00000000009A137

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 23
CrossesPike Fork
Location0.03 Mile E of Dodd CO 10
RouteState Highway 23
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38936, -80.63493
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 23 over Pike 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 23 over Pike Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.