US Bridges

West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.21 Mile So of C.R. 17/4 · Structure no. 00000000023A312

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 17
CrossesCoal Company Railroad
Location0.21 Mile So of C.R. 17/4
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates37.91427, -81.81007
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad carry?

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

How long is West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 17 over Coal Company Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.