County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT CR19 · Structure no. 00000000052A047
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 15/3 over North Willey Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.