US Bridges

Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI N of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000021A908

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCenter Avenue
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.25 MI N of US 119
RouteCity Street N1670
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04194, -80.46183
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic915 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Center Avenue over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.