US Bridges

Wv 93 over Beaver Creek

Good

Tucker County, West Virginia · 2.32 Mi. North of Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000047A089

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 93 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 93 over Beaver Creek in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesWv 93
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.32 Mi. North of Wv 32
RouteU.S. Route 4800
Coordinates39.14884, -79.4381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 93 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 93 over Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 93 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 93 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 93 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.