US Bridges

Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. S. of Cr. 10/15 · Structure no. 00000000028A020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 10
CrossesWidemouth Ck.&ns RR
Location0.05 Mi. S. of Cr. 10/15
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.42104, -81.25379
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic735 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 10 over Widemouth Ck.&ns RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.