US Bridges

County Route 15 over Greenbrier River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles E. of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000045A030

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 15 over Greenbrier River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15 over Greenbrier River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2040. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 15
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.20 Miles E. of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67984, -80.72483
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2020)
Projected traffic438 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 15 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 15 over Greenbrier River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 15 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 15 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 15 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.