West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek
PoorPosted for loadWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mi. South JCT CR 2/1 · Structure no. 00000000052A052
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 180 over Point Pleasant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.