Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South CO Rt 20/22 · Structure no. 00000000017A098
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,010 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 20 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.