Wv 41 over Meadow River
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.35 Miles S. of CR 41/10 · Structure no. 00000000034A023
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 308 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 41 over Meadow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Meadow River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 86 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 41 over Meadow River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Wv 41 over Meadow 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 41 over Meadow River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv 41 over Meadow River?
The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 41 over Meadow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.