US Bridges

Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.33 Mile S of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000041A296

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 121
CrossesWv 16 Ramp
Location0.33 Mile S of Wv 16
RouteState Highway 12100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72203, -81.25193
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,515 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 121 over Wv 16 Ramp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp?

The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 121 over Wv 16 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.