US Bridges

Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 3.70 Miles E. of CR 76 · Structure no. 00000000034A136

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
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 2009, so it is 16 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv 39
CrossesNorth Fork Cherry River
Location3.70 Miles E. of CR 76
RouteState Highway 3900
Coordinates38.24658, -80.48209
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2019)
Projected traffic598 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 39 over North Fork Cherry River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over North Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?

The structure is 186 ft (56.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.