Wv 82 over Birch River
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, West Virginia · 2.38 MI W of CO 44/8 · Structure no. 00000000051A056
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 82 over Birch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 82 over Birch River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 82 over Birch River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 82 over Birch River 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 82 over Birch River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 82 over Birch River?
The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 82 over Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.