US Bridges

FR 150 over Williams River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 13.31 Miles Intr Wv 39 · Structure no. 092104000003038

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 150 over Williams River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 150 over Williams River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFR 150
CrossesWilliams River
Location13.31 Miles Intr Wv 39
RouteFederal Lands Road 150
Coordinates38.33111, -80.22208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 150 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 150 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FR 150 over Williams River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FR 150 over Williams River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FR 150 over Williams River?

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