US Bridges

West Virginia 807 over Ohio River

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000037A028

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,583 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 807 over Ohio River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying West Virginia 807 over Ohio River in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,732 by 2040. The structure is 2,583 ft (787.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 807
CrossesOhio River
Location0.01 Mile West of Wv 2
RouteState Highway 807
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.38813, -81.21433
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,583 ft (787.4 m)
Longest span900 ft (274.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2020)
Projected traffic6,732 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 807 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 807 over Ohio River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 807 over Ohio River carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 807 over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,583 ft (787.4 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 807 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.