Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · .10 Mi.South to C.R. 31/4 · Structure no. 00000000043A200
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 259 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2039. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 31 over North Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.