West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek
PoorWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR20/5 · Structure no. 00000000052A057
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 20 over South Fork Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.