Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek
PoorPosted for loadPendleton County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. N. Jct. Us. 33 · Structure no. 00000000036A082
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv. 28 over Seneca Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.