County Route 13 over Buckhannon River
FairUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. E. Co. 4/13 · Structure no. 00000000049A103
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 13 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 13 over Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2038. The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 13 over Buckhannon River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 13 over Buckhannon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 13 over Buckhannon River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 13 over Buckhannon River?
The structure is 231 ft (70.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 13 over Buckhannon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.