US Bridges

US 35 NB over Wv 34

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · 2.34 Mile N of I 64 · Structure no. 00000000040A145

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over Wv 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over Wv 34 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,650 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 35 NB
CrossesWv 34
Location2.34 Mile N of I 64
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.48212, -81.92762
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2022)
Projected traffic25,650 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 35 NB over Wv 34 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 NB over Wv 34 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB over Wv 34 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over Wv 34?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over Wv 34?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.