US Bridges

Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CO 15/9 · Structure no. 00000000051A034

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesOld CSX Railroad Grade
Location0.04 MI S of CO 15/9
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41136, -80.54007
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade 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 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Old CSX Railroad Grade?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.