CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CR 70/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A207
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 70 over Left Fk Witcher Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.