US Bridges

Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South CO Rt 17 · Structure no. 00000000025A247

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 218
CrossesBennefield Prong
Location0.06 MI South CO Rt 17
RouteState Highway 21800
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.59253, -80.24656
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 218 over Bennefield Prong?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.