US Bridges

US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 1.17 M. N. of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000040A157

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
573 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,490 by 2042. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 35 NB
Crosses5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15
Location1.17 M. N. of CR 19
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55579, -82.0008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length573 ft (174.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,400 (2022)
Projected traffic23,490 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15 carry?

About 17,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15?

The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 35 NB over 5&20 Mile Creek & CR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.