US Bridges

Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI E of CR 46/21 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A057

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 46 F
CrossesNorth Br. Potomac River
Location0.06 MI E of CR 46/21 Sls
RouteState Highway 4600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4801, -79.06608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 46 F over North Br. Potomac River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 46 F over North Br. Potomac River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.