County Route 1 over Birch River
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.64 Miles W. of CR 1/6 · Structure no. 00000000034A001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 691
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 1 over Birch River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 1 over Birch River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 4 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 691 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 1 over Birch River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Route 1 over Birch River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 1 over Birch River carry?
About 691 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 1 over Birch River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 1 over Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.