Wv 71 over Bluestone River
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 71/4 · Structure no. 00000000028A110
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 71 over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 71 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,029 by 2038. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 71 over Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 71 over Bluestone 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 January 2021.
How much traffic does Wv 71 over Bluestone River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Wv 71 over Bluestone River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 71 over Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.