CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles E. of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000010A126
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1951
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 826 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 109 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 826 ft (251.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.
What condition is CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River?
The structure is 826 ft (251.9 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns CR 25/2 & Rjc RR over New River?
It is owned by the Railroad.