CO 38/5 over East River
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.36 Mi. W. of Wv 112 · Structure no. 00000000028A098
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 38/5 over East River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CO 38/5 over East River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 38/5 over East River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 38/5 over East 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does CO 38/5 over East River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 38/5 over East River?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CO 38/5 over East River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.