US Bridges

Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 42/14 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A096

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk in Grant 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesWv 42 T
CrossesNorth Fork Patterson Crk
Location0.02 MI N of CR 42/14 Sls
RouteState Highway 4200
Coordinates39.18994, -79.17165
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk built?

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

What condition is Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 T over North Fork Patterson Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.