West Fourth Street over West Fork River
PoorPosted for loadLewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000021A905
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Fourth Street over West Fork River is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Fourth Street over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,096 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Fourth Street over West Fork River built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Fourth Street over West Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does West Fourth Street over West Fork River carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Fourth Street over West Fork River?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns West Fourth Street over West Fork River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.