US Bridges

Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run

Good

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.53 Mi. E. Jct. Wv. 92 · Structure no. 00000000038A142

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 411 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv Rt 84
CrossesBird Run
Location1.53 Mi. E. Jct. Wv. 92
RouteState Highway 8400
Coordinates38.27249, -79.85285
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic411 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 84 over Bird Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.