US Bridges

Mercer Street over N&s Railway

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile West of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000028A908

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,877
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercer Street over N&s Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mercer Street over N&s Railway in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,452 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMercer Street
CrossesN&s Railway
Location0.02 Mile West of US 19
RouteCity Street N0160
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.26909, -81.22683
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2022)
Projected traffic3,452 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercer Street over N&s Railway built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercer Street over N&s Railway 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 Mercer Street over N&s Railway carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mercer Street over N&s Railway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mercer Street over N&s Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.