CR 20 Sls over Lost River
PoorHardy County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of Wv 259 F · Structure no. 00000000016A106
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 20 Sls over Lost River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 20 Sls over Lost River in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 742 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 20 Sls over Lost River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 20 Sls over Lost River 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 CR 20 Sls over Lost River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 20 Sls over Lost River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 20 Sls over Lost River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.