US Bridges

County Route 21 over Pocatalico River

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000044A041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 21 over Pocatalico River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 21 over Pocatalico River in Roane 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 21
CrossesPocatalico River
Location0.02 Mile East of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 21
Coordinates38.65028, -81.39503
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 21 over Pocatalico River built?

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

What condition is County Route 21 over Pocatalico 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 21 over Pocatalico River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 21 over Pocatalico River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 21 over Pocatalico River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.