US Bridges

Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River

FairPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI S of CO 3 · Structure no. 00000000051A084

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 493 by 2038. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 20
CrossesLeft Fork Holly River
Location0.15 MI S of CO 3
RouteState Highway 2000
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.6528, -80.38368
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic493 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 20 over Left Fork Holly River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.