US Bridges

CR 20/2 over Rays Branch

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI E of CR 20 · Structure no. 00000000020A313

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20/2 over Rays Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20/2 over Rays Branch in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 852 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 20/2
CrossesRays Branch
Location0.14 MI E of CR 20
RouteCounty Highway 202
Coordinates38.32292, -81.67787
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic852 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20/2 over Rays Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20/2 over Rays Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20/2 over Rays Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 20/2 over Rays Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20/2 over Rays Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.