US Bridges

County Route 15 over Skin Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.09MI S of CO 30 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A165

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Skin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Skin Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2038. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesSkin Creek
Location0.09MI S of CO 30 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92729, -80.40346
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic960 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Skin Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Skin Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Skin Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Skin Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Skin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.