US Bridges

Wv 20 over Grassy Run

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.43 Miles N. of CR 20/8 · Structure no. 00000000034A134

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,965
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Grassy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 20 over Grassy Run in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,965 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,057 by 2039. The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesGrassy Run
Location0.43 Miles N. of CR 20/8
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3592, -80.61232
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length602 ft (183.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,965 (2019)
Projected traffic6,057 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 Grassy Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Grassy Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Grassy Run carry?

About 4,965 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Grassy Run?

The structure is 602 ft (183.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Grassy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.