US Bridges

Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. N. of Wv. 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A074

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,010 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 16
CrossesBeckley Bike & Ped Trail
Location0.09 Mi. N. of Wv. 3
RouteState Highway 1600
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77382, -81.19481
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2022)
Projected traffic17,010 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 16 over Beckley Bike & Ped Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.