US Bridges

Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv.

Fair

Pendleton County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 28/6 · Structure no. 00000000036A080

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv. is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv. in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 91 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 28
CrossesN. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv.
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 28/6
RouteState Highway 2800
CountyPendleton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67244, -79.48975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv. built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv.?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 28 over N. Fk.S. Br. Potomac Rv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.