County Route 44 over West Fork River
GoodLewis County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CO 44/7 · Structure no. 00000000021A219
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 44 over West Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 44 over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 71 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2038. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 44 over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is County Route 44 over West Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 44 over West Fork River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is County Route 44 over West Fork River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 44 over West Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.