US Bridges

County Route 46 over West Fork River

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI West CO Rt 44 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A169

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46 over West Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 46 over West Fork River in Lewis 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 46
CrossesWest Fork River
Location0.14 MI West CO Rt 44 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88053, -80.4762
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic268 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 46 over West Fork River built?

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

What condition is County Route 46 over West Fork 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 January 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 46 over West Fork River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46 over West Fork River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46 over West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.