US Bridges

CO 30 over East River

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mi. North of CR 30/1 · Structure no. 00000000028A091

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 30 over East River is a steel truss - thru carrying CO 30 over East River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 30
CrossesEast River
Location0.14 Mi. North of CR 30/1
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34867, -80.88618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$850,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 30 over East River built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 30 over East 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CO 30 over East River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 30 over East River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO 30 over East River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.