US Bridges

Wv 104 over Brush Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.23 MI E of CR 219/21 · Structure no. 00000000028A340

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 104 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 104 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,850 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 104
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.23 MI E of CR 219/21
RouteState Highway 104
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36404, -81.08668
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic17,850 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 104 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 104 over Brush Creek 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 104 over Brush Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 104 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 104 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.