Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 16/16 · Structure no. 00000000041A168
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16 carry?
About 13,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Rt 16 over Ramp Conn. I77 and Wv 16?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.