US Bridges

Wv 66 over Greenbrier River

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI E of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000038A133

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 66 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 66 over Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWv 66
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.15 MI E of CR 1
RouteState Highway 6600
Coordinates38.39638, -79.91396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic714 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 66 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 66 over Greenbrier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 66 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 66 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 66 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.