US Bridges

Wv 16 over County Rt 17

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.13 Miles N. of CR 17/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A098

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,819
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over County Rt 17 is a concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over County Rt 17 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6,819 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,319 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesCounty Rt 17
Location0.13 Miles N. of CR 17/2
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97971, -81.13872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,819 (2019)
Projected traffic8,319 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$248,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over County Rt 17 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over County Rt 17 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over County Rt 17 carry?

About 6,819 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over County Rt 17?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over County Rt 17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.