US Bridges

Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 20/15 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A044

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2038. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 20 F
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.01 MI S of CO 20/15 Sls
RouteState Highway 2000
Coordinates38.79999, -80.34377
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic969 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 20 F over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.