US Bridges

Wv 20 over Cherry River

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles South of Wv 55 · Structure no. 00000000034A039

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Cherry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesCherry River
Location0.02 Miles South of Wv 55
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22936, -80.58327
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 20 over Cherry River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Cherry River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Cherry River?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Cherry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.