Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River
FairGrant County, West Virginia · Wv/Md State Line · Structure no. 00000000012A112
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2007 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 83 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Wilson Road over N. Branch Potomac River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.