US Bridges

County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.65 Miles W. of CR 21/8 · Structure no. 00000000013A065

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/2
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.65 Miles W. of CR 21/8
RouteCounty Highway 2102
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.89703, -80.32426
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/2 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.