Wv 62 over Guano Creek
PoorPosted for loadPutnam County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of CR 62/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000040A059
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 62 over Guano Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 62 over Guano Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,043 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 62 over Guano Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 62 over Guano Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 62 over Guano Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 62 over Guano Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 62 over Guano Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.