US Bridges

Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.36 MI N. of Wv 10 Wye · Structure no. 00000000028A193

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 10
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.36 MI N. of Wv 10 Wye
RouteState Highway 1000
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.40603, -81.14753
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 10 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 10 over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.