US Bridges

Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 3/21 · Structure no. 00000000045A061

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,293 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,238
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 2,238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2039. The structure is 1,293 ft (394 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesNew River & CSX Railroad
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 3/21
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.6726, -80.89433
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,293 ft (394 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,238 (2019)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad carry?

About 2,238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 1,293 ft (394 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over New River & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.