US Bridges

County Route 5 over Cheat River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. N. Wv 72 · Structure no. 00000000047A005

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5 over Cheat River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 5 over Cheat River in Tucker 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5
CrossesCheat River
Location0.08 Mi. N. Wv 72
RouteCounty Highway 500
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16509, -79.70732
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.5 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5 over Cheat River built?

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

What condition is County Route 5 over Cheat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5 over Cheat River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5 over Cheat River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5 over Cheat River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.