Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf
PoorClosed to trafficRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. East of Co. 30 · Structure no. 00000000041A323
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Ha 902/59 over Winding Gulf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.