US Bridges

Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.13 Miles S. of Wv 211 · Structure no. 00000000010A301

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,484 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesCR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR
Location0.13 Miles S. of Wv 211
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.89901, -81.15483
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length324 ft (98.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic2,484 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR?

The structure is 324 ft (98.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over CR 61/23 Dunloup CR & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.