US Bridges

Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck.

FairPosted for load

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.65 MI N of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000027A060

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck. is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck. in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv RTE 817
CrossesUpper Fivemile Ck.
Location0.65 MI N of CR 27
RouteState Highway 81700
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.79438, -82.06901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck. built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck. carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv RTE 817 over Upper Fivemile Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.