Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.93 Miles E. of CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000034A065
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Wv 39 over North Fork 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?
The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.