US Bridges

Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 1.0 Mi. from I-79 (swj) · Structure no. 2140003P

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 42 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSwj Dam Access Rd.
CrossesWest Fork River
Location1.0 Mi. from I-79 (swj)
RouteCounty Highway 3
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.005, -80.47667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Swj Dam Access Rd. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Swj Dam Access Rd. over West Fork River?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).