CR 120 over Bluestone River
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 20/9 · Structure no. 00000000028A074
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 120 over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 120 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 120 over Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 120 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does CR 120 over Bluestone River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 120 over Bluestone River?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns CR 120 over Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.