US Bridges

US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 6.7 MI N of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000027A205

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,540 by 2042. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS35SB
CrossesCR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck
Location6.7 MI N of CR 9
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.7108, -81.98446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length382 ft (116.3 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,540 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile 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 US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck?

The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US35SB over CR 29 & L Sixteenmile Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.