West Virginia 88 over Short Creek
GoodOhio County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR7 · Structure no. 00000000035A150
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 88 over Short Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 88 over Short Creek in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 88 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 88 over Short 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 88 over Short Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 88 over Short Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 88 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.