US Bridges

Wv 34 over Trace Fork

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.11 Mile South of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000022A115

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over Trace Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over Trace Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,575 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 34
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.11 Mile South of CR 4
RouteState Highway 3400
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33513, -82.06968
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,575 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
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 Wv 34 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 over Trace Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over Trace Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.