Wv 72 over Blackwater River
GoodTucker County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. S. of CR 72/9 · Structure no. 00000000047A075
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 72 over Blackwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 72 over Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 72 over Blackwater River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 72 over Blackwater River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 72 over Blackwater River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Wv 72 over Blackwater River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 72 over Blackwater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.