Wv 83 over Dry Fork
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.19 Mi. E. of Cr. 38/26 · Structure no. 00000000024A166
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 83 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 83 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 83 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 83 over Dry Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 83 over Dry Fork carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 83 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 83 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.