Wv. 16 over Cova Street
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.38 Mi. N. of CR 16/6 · Structure no. 00000000041A073
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv. 16 over Cova Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 16 over Cova Street in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv. 16 over Cova Street built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv. 16 over Cova Street 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. 16 over Cova Street carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv. 16 over Cova Street?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Wv. 16 over Cova Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.