US Bridges

CR 1/5 Sls over North River

Good

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 01 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A008

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1/5 Sls over North River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1/5 Sls over North River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 83 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 1/5 Sls
CrossesNorth River
Location0.02 MI S of CR 01 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1379, -78.76825
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic53 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 1/5 Sls over North River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 1/5 Sls 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1/5 Sls over North River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1/5 Sls over North River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1/5 Sls over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.