US Bridges

West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork

Good

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North of C R 15 · Structure no. 00000000023A338

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 17
CrossesSpruce Fork
Location0.03 MI North of C R 15
RouteState Highway 1700
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87496, -81.83262
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 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 West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 17 over Spruce Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.