Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5
GoodLogan County, West Virginia · 1.35 Miles East of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000023A235
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 477 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5 in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,030 by 2042. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5 carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5?
The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 73 over Lower Dempsey Br CR 5/5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.