US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI South CO Rt 26 · Structure no. 00000000046A028

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 20
CrossesWickwire Run
Location0.09 MI South CO Rt 26
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates39.37402, -80.0047
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 20 over Wickwire Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.