US Bridges

Wv 20 over Jerry Run

FairPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.89 MI N of CO 20/2 · Structure no. 00000000051A043

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Jerry Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 20 over Jerry Run in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesJerry Run
Location0.89 MI N of CO 20/2
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.71155, -80.39487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Jerry Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Jerry Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Jerry Run carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Jerry Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Jerry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.