US Bridges

West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of C R 119/3 · Structure no. 00000000023A310

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 17
CrossesEthel Hollow
Location0.01 Mi. S. of C R 119/3
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.86625, -81.91264
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 17 over Ethel Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.