US Bridges

Wv 20 over Bluestone River

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.25 Miles S. of CR 20/2 · Structure no. 00000000045A096

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Bluestone River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Bluestone River in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,772 by 2039. The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.8 mi (130 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesBluestone River
Location0.25 Miles S. of CR 20/2
RouteState Highway 2000
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61167, -80.91782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,231 ft (375.2 m)
Longest span280 ft (85.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic2,772 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.8 mi (130 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Bluestone River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Bluestone River carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Bluestone River?

The structure is 1,231 ft (375.2 m) long with a longest span of 280 ft (85.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Bluestone River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.