US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Cacapon River

Fair

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR23/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A095

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Cacapon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 259 F over Cacapon River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,834 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesCacapon River
Location0.06 MI S of CR23/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 25900
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18293, -78.50593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 Wv 259 F over Cacapon River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 259 F over Cacapon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 259 F over Cacapon River carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 259 F over Cacapon River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Cacapon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.