US Bridges

W.V. 29 F. over North River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.44 MI N of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A020

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.V. 29 F. over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.V. 29 F. over North River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesW.V. 29 F.
CrossesNorth River
Location0.44 MI N of CR 11 Sls
RouteState Highway 2900
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13804, -78.66202
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2020)
Projected traffic654 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 W.V. 29 F. over North River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.V. 29 F. over North 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W.V. 29 F. over North River carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W.V. 29 F. over North River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W.V. 29 F. over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.