US Bridges

CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West of CO 3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000011A126

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCO Route 20/1 Sls
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.07 MI West of CO 3 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates38.97675, -80.89831
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek carry?

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

How long is CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO Route 20/1 Sls over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.