US Bridges

Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI North CO Rt 20/69 · Structure no. 00000000017A106

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,975 by 2041. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesWest Fork River & CSX RR
Location0.04 MI North CO Rt 20/69
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.3804, -80.34239
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,975 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$92,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over West Fork River & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.