US Bridges

Wv 062 over Pocatalico River

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.41 MI N of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000040A058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 062 over Pocatalico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 062 over Pocatalico River in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,749 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 062
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.41 MI N of CR 31
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47833, -81.81355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2020)
Projected traffic7,749 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 062 over Pocatalico River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 062 over Pocatalico 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 062 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 062 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 062 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.