Wv 32 over Blackwater River
PoorPosted for loadTucker County, West Virginia · 1.02 Miles N.Jct.Cr 37 · Structure no. 00000000047A028
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 32 over Blackwater River is a concrete slab carrying Wv 32 over Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 32 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 32 over Blackwater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 32 over Blackwater River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wv 32 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 32 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.