US Bridges

Wv 93 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 2.32 Mi. North Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000047A090

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 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 2015, so it is 10 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 93
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location2.32 Mi. North Wv 32
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14862, -79.43801
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.7 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 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 93 over Beaver Creek 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 2023.

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 117 ft (35.7 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.