CR 21 over Pocatalico River
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N of CR 21/16 · Structure no. 00000000020A051
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 206 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 21 over Pocatalico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 21 over Pocatalico River in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,681 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 21 over Pocatalico River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 21 over Pocatalico 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CR 21 over Pocatalico River carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 21 over Pocatalico River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 21 over Pocatalico River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.