West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile North of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000043A044
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2039. The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long and 36 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 216 ft (65.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 16 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.