US Bridges

Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000017A332

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,470 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWv Route 98
CrossesWest Fork River & Trail
Location0.01 MI East of US 19
RouteState Highway 9800
Coordinates39.27327, -80.36812
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2020)
Projected traffic15,470 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 98 over West Fork River & Trail built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 98 over West Fork River & Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.