Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek
PoorMason County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CR 35/5 · Structure no. 00000000027A079
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 62 over Thirteenmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.