US Bridges

Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.28 Mi. S. of Cr. 44/10 · Structure no. 00000000028A076

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
543 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,610 by 2042. The structure is 543 ft (165.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv. Rte. 20
CrossesC104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR
Location0.28 Mi. S. of Cr. 44/10
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.37113, -81.08534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length543 ft (165.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,610 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR?

The structure is 543 ft (165.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. Rte. 20 over C104/5 & NSRR & Brush CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.