Wv 93 (t) over New Creek
PoorPosted for loadMineral County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 5/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A054
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 93 (t) over New Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 93 (t) over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 93 (t) over New Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 93 (t) over New Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 93 (t) over New Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 93 (t) over New Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 93 (t) over New Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.