US Bridges

Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek

Poor

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of Wv 74 · Structure no. 00000000043A900

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesOsborn St. Auburn
CrossesRight Fork Bone Creek
Location0.01 Mile South of Wv 74
RouteCity Street N0070
Coordinates39.09558, -80.85807
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Osborn St. Auburn over Right Fork Bone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.