County Route 39/34 over Cherry River
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles E. of CR 39/18 · Structure no. 00000000034A021
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/34 over Cherry River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 39/34 over Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/34 over Cherry River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/34 over Cherry 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/34 over Cherry River carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/34 over Cherry River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/34 over Cherry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.