US Bridges

Wv 214 over Coal River

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 13/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A289

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 214 over Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 214 over Coal 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 214
CrossesCoal River
Location0.01 MI North of CR 13/1
RouteState Highway 214
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.28652, -81.80667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 214 over Coal River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 214 over Coal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 214 over Coal River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 214 over Coal River?

The structure is 301 ft (91.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 214 over Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.