County Route 15 over Bluestone River
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 1.15 Mi. E. of CR 120 · Structure no. 00000000028A044
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15 over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 County Route 15 over Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is County Route 15 over Bluestone River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 15 over Bluestone River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15 over Bluestone River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15 over Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.