US Bridges

CR 20 over Middle Fork River

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of CR 20/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A033

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Middle Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 20 over Middle Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 20
CrossesMiddle Fork River
Location0.20 MI S of CR 20/1
RouteCounty Highway 2000
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86998, -80.08477
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (2.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over Middle Fork River built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Middle Fork River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Middle Fork River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 20 over Middle Fork River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Middle Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.