US Bridges

County Route 82 over New River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 3.92 Miles E. of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000010A253

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
421 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 82 over New River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 82 over New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 609 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCounty Route 82
CrossesNew River
Location3.92 Miles E. of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 8200
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06482, -81.07708
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span279 ft (84.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2022)
Projected traffic743 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 82 over New River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 82 over New River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 82 over New River carry?

About 609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 82 over New River?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 279 ft (84.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 82 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.