CO 16 over Brush Creek
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 7/3 · Structure no. 00000000028A051
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 16 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 16 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 16 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 16 over Brush 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CO 16 over Brush Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 16 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO 16 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.