US Bridges

County Route 11 over Bluestone River

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N.Of WV.71 · Structure no. 00000000028A028

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 77 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.03 MI N.Of WV.71
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.35391, -81.25358
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 County Route 11 over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is County Route 11 over Bluestone River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Bluestone River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Bluestone River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.