US Bridges

Wv 34 over Wv 817

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N of Wv 817 · Structure no. 00000000040A162

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 34 over Wv 817 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 34 over Wv 817 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,518 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,557 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 34
CrossesWv 817
Location0.09 MI N of Wv 817
RouteState Highway 3400
Coordinates38.53214, -81.89556
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,518 (2022)
Projected traffic5,557 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 34 over Wv 817 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 34 over Wv 817 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 34 over Wv 817 carry?

About 4,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 34 over Wv 817?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 34 over Wv 817?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.