US Bridges

US35SB over WV869

Good

Putnam County, West Virginia · Intersection of WV869 · Structure no. 00000000040A180

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US35SB over WV869 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US35SB over WV869 in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS35SB
CrossesWV869
LocationIntersection of WV869
RouteU.S. Route 35
Coordinates38.57905, -82.01693
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2041
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US35SB over WV869 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US35SB over WV869 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US35SB over WV869 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US35SB over WV869?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US35SB over WV869?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.