US Bridges

County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.42 Mi.E. U.S.F.S. 216` · Structure no. 00000000038A025

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt. 17/4
CrossesWilliams River
Location0.42 Mi.E. U.S.F.S. 216`
RouteCounty Highway 1704
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30604, -80.20242
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt. 17/4 over Williams 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt. 17/4 over Williams River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.