US Bridges

Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI North CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A174

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 218
CrossesBennefield Prong
Location0.21 MI North CO Rt 17
RouteState Highway 21800
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.59508, -80.24572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$871,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.