Wv Route 218 over Helens Run
PoorMarion County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North CO Rt 218/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A166
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 218 over Helens Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wv Route 218 over Helens Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 218 over Helens Run built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 218 over Helens Run 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 218 over Helens Run carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 218 over Helens Run?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 218 over Helens Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.