US Bridges

Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv.

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Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. S. Cr. 12 · Structure no. 00000000043A049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
395 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv. in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,244 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv. 16
CrossesWv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv.
Location0.06 Mi. S. Cr. 12
RouteState Highway 16
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.22496, -81.0327
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length395 ft (120.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,244 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$529,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv. carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv.?

The structure is 395 ft (120.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv. 16 over Wv. 16 & N. Fk Huges Rv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.