Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal
GoodJefferson County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI North of CR 05 · Structure no. 00000000019A040
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,096 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal in Jefferson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,003 by 2040. The structure is 1,096 ft (334.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal?
The structure is 1,096 ft (334.2 m) long with a longest span of 425 ft (129.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 480 F over Potomac River C&o Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.