US Bridges

Wv 127 F over North River

Good

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI East of Wv 29 F · Structure no. 00000000014A098

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 127 F over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 127 F over North River in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesWv 127 F
CrossesNorth River
Location0.28 MI East of Wv 29 F
RouteState Highway 12700
Coordinates39.40022, -78.43774
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,725 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 127 F over North River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Wv 127 F over North River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 127 F over North River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 127 F over North River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 127 F over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.