Wv 20 over Cherry River
GoodNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles N. of CR 94/5 · Structure no. 00000000034A128
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2019 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 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,928 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 20 over Cherry River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 20 over Cherry River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 20 over Cherry River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 20 over Cherry River?
The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 20 over Cherry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.