US Bridges

County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000011A052

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2038. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesLeft Fork of Steer Ck
Location0.02 MI S of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 2300
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84571, -80.99026
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck 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 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23 over Left Fork of Steer Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.