County Route 23 over Sand Fork
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI W of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000021A168
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23 over Sand Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Sand Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 603 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23 over Sand Fork built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23 over Sand Fork 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 23 over Sand Fork carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23 over Sand Fork?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23 over Sand Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.