US Bridges

Wv 259 F over Lost River

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of CR 259/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A088

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 259 F over Lost River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 259 F over Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,045 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 259 F
CrossesLost River
Location0.04 MI N of CR 259/2 Sls
RouteState Highway 25900
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92406, -78.84153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,045 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 Lost River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 259 F over Lost 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 November 2023.

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

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Wv 259 F over Lost River?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 259 F over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.