Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 4.77 Miles E. of CR 39/5 · Structure no. 00000000013A087
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2039. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 113.7 mi (183 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.