Wv 82 over Birch River
GoodNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles North CR 1/9 · Structure no. 00000000034A146
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 82 over Birch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 82 over Birch River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 82 over Birch River built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 82 over Birch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 82 over Birch River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 82 over Birch River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 82 over Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.