Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek
GoodNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.13 Miles W. of CR 3 · Structure no. 00000000034A125
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,193
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,193 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,555 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,193 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 55 over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.