County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.13 Miles S. of CR 39/17 · Structure no. 00000000034A110
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/46 over North Fork Cherry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.