Wv 39 over Greenbrier River
PoorPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E JCT US 219 · Structure no. 00000000038A053
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 365 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 over Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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.
It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,695 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 39 over Greenbrier River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 39 over Greenbrier River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 39 over Greenbrier River carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 over Greenbrier River?
The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 over Greenbrier River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.