FR 101 over Williams River
PoorWebster County, West Virginia · Dyer · Structure no. 092102000001009
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 101 over Williams River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 101 over Williams 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 FR 101 over Williams River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 101 over Williams 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does FR 101 over Williams River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 101 over Williams River?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FR 101 over Williams River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.