US Bridges

Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI South CO Rt 4 · Structure no. 00000000017A331

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 68 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWv Route 20
CrossesCO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk
Location0.05 MI South CO Rt 4
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates39.40657, -80.48508
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 over CO Rt 20/2 & Tenmile Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.