US Bridges

County Route 20/23 over Gauley River

FairClosed to traffic

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A047

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/23 over Gauley River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 20/23 over Gauley River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/23
CrossesGauley River
Location0.04 MI E of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 2023
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.42844, -80.44729
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/23 over Gauley River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/23 over Gauley 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 20/23 over Gauley River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Route 20/23 over Gauley River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/23 over Gauley River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.