US Bridges

West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run

Poor

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile South of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000043A045

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,026 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 16
CrossesWigner Run
Location0.02 Mile South of CR 28
RouteState Highway 16
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.08255, -81.07759
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,026 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$450,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 16 over Wigner Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.