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County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 1.19 MI S of CO 21 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A069

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5 in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2038. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 21/5
CrossesCO 21/5
Location1.19 MI S of CO 21 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2105
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91733, -80.56675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic115 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$260,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21/5 over CO 21/5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.