Wv 259 F over Baker Run
PoorPosted for loadHardy County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 55/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A061
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 259 F over Baker Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 259 F over Baker Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 259 F over Baker Run built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 259 F over Baker Run 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 259 F over Baker Run carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Wv 259 F over Baker Run?
The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 259 F over Baker Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.