Wv 29 F over North River
PoorHampshire County, West Virginia · 0.61 MI S of CR 11/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A021
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 29 F over North River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 29 F over North River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 29 F over North 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 29 F over North River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wv 29 F over North River?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 29 F over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.