US Bridges

FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · Inter. FR 76 & 102 · Structure no. 092102000001029

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 76
CrossesN. Fork Cranberry River
LocationInter. FR 76 & 102
RouteFederal Lands Road 76
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25807, -80.32351
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns FR 76 over N. Fork Cranberry River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.