US Bridges

County Route 20 over Sand Fork

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CO 17 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A205

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20 over Sand Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20 over Sand Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 85 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.04 MI S of CO 17 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.97036, -80.58272
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 20 over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is County Route 20 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20 over Sand Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.