US Bridges

Wv 270 over West Fork River

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI East CO Rt 36 · Structure no. 00000000017A153

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 270 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 270 over West Fork River in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,065 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 270
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.11 MI East CO Rt 36
RouteState Highway 27000
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19907, -80.40419
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,065 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 270 over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 270 over West Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 270 over West Fork River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 270 over West Fork River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 270 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.