River Bend Road over Gauley River
FairWebster County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000051A102
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bend Road over Gauley River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Bend Road over Gauley River in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 River Bend Road over Gauley River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Bend Road 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 2024.
How much traffic does River Bend Road over Gauley River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is River Bend Road over Gauley River?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns River Bend Road over Gauley River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.