US Bridges

Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv

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Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 28/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A133

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,943 by 2040. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 28 (t)
CrossesSouth Branch Potomac Riv
Location0.03 MI S of CR 28/5 Sls
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4274, -78.71494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,943 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 28 (t) over South Branch Potomac Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.