US Bridges

Wv 41 over New River

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles S. of CR 41/39 · Structure no. 00000000010A314

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
659 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2042. The structure is 659 ft (201 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesWv 41
CrossesNew River
Location0.07 Miles S. of CR 41/39
RouteState Highway 4100
Coordinates37.85463, -81.07111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length659 ft (201 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic864 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 41 over New River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over New River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over New River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over New River?

The structure is 659 ft (201 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over New River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.