County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River
FairSummers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 16 · Structure no. 00000000045A048
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 27 over Little Bluestone 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 27 over Little Bluestone River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.