Wv 82 over Birch River
FairWebster County, West Virginia · 1.56 MI E CO 32 · Structure no. 00000000051A097
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 82 over Birch River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 82 over Birch River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 82 over Birch River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 82 over Birch 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 82 over Birch River carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 82 over Birch River?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 82 over Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.