US Bridges

Wv 17 over Spruce Fork

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.68 Miles North of CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000023A275

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 17 over Spruce Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 17 over Spruce Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv 17
CrossesSpruce Fork
Location1.68 Miles North of CR 15
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates37.89461, -81.8237
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 17 over Spruce Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 17 over Spruce 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 17 over Spruce Fork carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 17 over Spruce Fork?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 17 over Spruce Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.