Wv 152 over Trace Fork
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI South of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000050A109
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 152 over Trace Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 152 over Trace Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 152 over Trace Fork built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 152 over Trace Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 152 over Trace Fork carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 152 over Trace Fork?
The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 152 over Trace Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.