US Bridges

Wv 32 over Blackwater River

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.87 Mi. S. Jct. C.R. 29 · Structure no. 00000000047A077

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 32 over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 32 over Blackwater River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,164 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.7 mi (88 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 32
CrossesBlackwater River
Location0.87 Mi. S. Jct. C.R. 29
RouteState Highway 3200
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12804, -79.46158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,164 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.7 mi (88 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 Wv 32 over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 32 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 32 over Blackwater River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 32 over Blackwater River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 32 over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.